| Obesity, food selectivity, and physical activity in individuals with fragile X syndrome. | |
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PMID: 20946001 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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National survey data from 884 families were used to examine the overall health of children and adults with fragile X syndrome. Results indicate the rate of obesity in adults with fragile X syndrome is similar to the general population (∼30%). Male children with fragile X syndrome, however, had higher rates of obesity (31%) when compared with typically developing same-aged peers (18%). Both males and females displayed food selectivity, especially with regard to texture. Physical activity levels for children were higher than for adults, but neither group met recommended levels. Several cognitive and behavioral characteristics, food selectivity, and physical activity were related to overall health and body mass index. Continued monitoring of the health status of individuals with fragile X syndrome is recommended. |
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Authors:
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Melissa Raspa; Donald B Bailey; Ellen Bishop; David Holiday; Murrey Olmsted |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities Volume: 115 ISSN: 1944-7515 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Intellect Dev Disabil Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-15 Completed Date: 2010-12-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101492916 Medline TA: Am J Intellect Dev Disabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 482-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA. mraspa@rti.org |
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Adolescent Age Distribution Body Mass Index Child Child, Preschool Female Food Preferences* Fragile X Syndrome / epidemiology*, physiopathology Health Surveys / statistics & numerical data* Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Male Motor Activity* Obesity / epidemiology*, physiopathology Parents Physical Fitness Sex Distribution Young Adult |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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U50/CCU300860//PHS HHS |
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