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Weight loss by individuals with physical disabilities
This is a current project.
Description
Obesity is a condition that impacts all aspects of life. Individuals with physical disabilities (PD) have obesity rates that exceed those in the general population, consume energy dense diets, and
perform very little physical activity (PA). Overweight and obesity are independent risk factors for chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease in both the general population and those with PD.
This project will be an investigation on diet and exercise habits that will assist in weight loss in individuals with physical disabilities. The intervention model includes a Stop Light Diet of energy pre-packaged meals, encouraged consumption of low energy shakes and 35 servings of fruits and vegetables per week, and encouraged moderately intensive physical activity.
Project Administration
Muriel Saunders, principal investigator
Amanda Reichard, co-principal investigator
Richard Saunders, co-principal investigator
Joseph Donnelly, co-principal investigator
Bryan Smith, co-principal investigator
Debra Sullivan, co-principal investigator
Martha Hodgesmith, co-principal investigator
Matthew Mayo, co-principal investigator
Cheryl Gibson, co-principal investigator
Project Contact
Muriel D. Saunders, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor
Life Span Institute
1031 Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66045
mdsaunders@ku.edu
(785) 864-1618 (phone)
(785) 864-7565 (fax)
This is a project of:
Research and Training Center on Independent Living (RTCIL)
Energy Balance Lab (EBL)
Funded by:
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Send corrections/comments/questions to lifespan@ku.edu
