A Weight Reduction Model for Mildly Retarded Adults Living in Semi-Independent Care Facilities

Authors

Anthony F. Rotatori, Northern Illinois UniversityFollow
Robert A. Fox, Marquette UniversityFollow
Phyllis Parish R.N., Belleville Public Schools

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

8 p.

Publication Date

3-1980

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing

Source Publication

Journal of Advanced Nursing

Source ISSN

0309-2402

Abstract

A behavioural weight reduction treatment model for use with retarded adults is discussed. The model describes five stages of the treatment programme. Instructional components and techniques are reviewed. The model was designed for implementation by nurses, dieticians, and other nutritional health educators.

Comments

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol. 5, No. 2 (March 1980): 179-186. DOI.

Robert Fox was affiliated with Western Illinois University at the time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Rotatori, Anthony F.; Fox, Robert A.; and Parish, Phyllis R.N., "A Weight Reduction Model for Mildly Retarded Adults Living in Semi-Independent Care Facilities" (1980). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 280.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/280