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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