Journal article
Weight Management for Children With Disabilities: Exploring the Perspectives of Health Care Professionals Working in Pediatric Weight Management Clinics in Canada
Abstract
Background: Children with disabilities are twice as likely to have overweight/obesity than their typically developing peers. Higher weights in these individuals may compound challenges already experienced with their disability, including mobility and activities of daily living. However, children with disabilities often find it challenging accessing weight management care. It is therefore important to understand the experiences and needs of the …
Authors
Bonder R; Ball GDC; Buchholz A; Giles ML; Morrison KM; McPherson AC
Journal
Childhood Obesity, Vol. 20, No. 4, pp. 254–261
Publication Date
May 2024
DOI
10.1089/chi.2023.0049
ISSN
2153-2168