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Risk Factor for Future Health Problems


Not only are children with obesity at immediate health risk for pediatric cardiovascular diseases (Saha et al., 2011), diabetes (Baranowski et al., 2006), and sleep disorders (Dayyat et al., 2009), but they are also at risk for medical problems that may occur later in life, such as stroke, heart disease, and cancer. It is established that children with disability are at a much higher risk of obesity than typically developing children (Allerton et al., 2012), putting them at higher risk of disease.  In addition, Lloyd et al. (2012a) found that 30% out of a sample of 9,678 children and youth with intellectual disabilities who participated in the Special Olympics were overweight and obese. Since a large amount of children at a highly-competitive level of sport were found obese or overweight, this highlights the concern of obesity in the general population of children with disability. Sedentary lifestyle is not the only contributor to obesity. Barriers towards exercise (e.g., accessibility, cost, and transportation) and medication also influence weight gain. Parents should consult with a physician about whether their child is at an adequate weight for their age/height and has a healthy plasma lipid level.


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