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Jessica L King1, Jamie L Pomeranz1, Julie W Merten1
1University of Florida, Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health, 1225 Center Drive, P.O. Box 100175 HSC, Gainesville, FL 32610-0175, USA.
Background:
Approximately 19 percent of Americans have a disability. People with disabilities are at greater risk for obesity and poor nutrition, as well as resulting secondary conditions. CDC recommends interventions for this population to address this disparity.
Objective:
The purpose of this article is to present the results of a scoping review of studies pertaining to community-based nutrition interventions among adults with disabilities.
Methods:
Electronic databases were searched to discover articles pertaining to community-based nutrition interventions for people with disabilities.
Results:
Sixteen journal articles published between 2002 and 2012 were reviewed. The reviewed community based nutrition interventions for adults with disabilities showed some success in improving health outcomes.
Conclusions:
There is a need for future research, particularly interventions with objective outcome measures and including people with disabilities throughout the development and implementation of programs.
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