Body mass index and waist circumference of Latin American adult athletes with intellectual disability

Foley, John T.; Lloyd, Meghann; Turner, Lesley; Temple, Viviene A.

doi:10.21149/8204

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“…The younger participants with ID had lower BMIs and greater cardiorespiratory endurance and greater flexibility compared to the older participants. These findings are similar to those of research indicating that age unfavorably affects the BMI [44], cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility of adults with ID [45]. However, no effect on muscular strength and endurance was observed in the present study, which contradicts a longitudi-nal study indicating a significant age-related decline in abdominal muscular strength and endurance over a period of 13 years in middle-aged adults (mean age 41.2 ± 9.72 years) with an ID [45].…”

Section: Gender Age and Id Level Differences In Physical Fitness Measuressupporting

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Sedentary Time, Physical Activity Levels and Physical Fitness in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Hsu

Chou

Pan

et al. 2021

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Purpose: This cross-sectional study assessed the associations of gender, age, level of intellectual disabilities (IDs) and of daily sedentary and physical activity (PA) time with physical fitness in adults with ID. Materials and methods: Sixty adults (mean age = 39.19 ± 11.70 years) with ID participated in this cross-sectional study. PA was monitored for 7 days using an ActiGraph GT3X monitor. Physical fitness was measured with a 6-min walking test, isometric push-up test, modified curl-up test, handgrip strength test, and back-saver sit-and-reach test. Results: (a) An age of ≥39 years and female gender were associated with lower performance in multiple aspects of physical fitness. (b) More moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) was associated with greater muscular strength and endurance (modified curl-ups: β = 0.36, p < 0.01; handgrip strength: right, β = 0.52, p < 0.01; left, β = 0.52, p < 0.01). (c) More light-intensity PA (LPA) was associated with greater upper-body muscular endurance (β = 0.42, p < 0.01) and greater flexibility (right leg: β = 0.36, p < 0.01; left leg: β = 0.38, p < 0.01). Conclusion: LPA may be as beneficial as MVPA to the physical fitness of adults with ID. Future studies should focus on developing effective PA interventions for adults with ID, especially for women and individuals aged ≥39 years, by incorporating both LPA and MVPA.

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Section: Gender Age and Id Level Differences In Physical Fitness Measuressupporting

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Sedentary Time, Physical Activity Levels and Physical Fitness in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Hsu

Chou

Pan

et al. 2021

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“…Several studies in the literature report a high incidence of sedentary behavior in people with ID [ 3 , 4 ]. On the other hand, the health risks in these individuals increase when compared to the general population, namely in the higher prevalence of hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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Prescription and Effects of Strength Training in Individuals with Intellectual Disability—A Systematic Review

Jacinto

Oliveira

Brito

et al. 2021

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The practice of physical exercise (PE), especially strength training (ST), has health benefits in the healthy population; however, the literature is scarce in the recommendations related to the population with intellectual disability (ID). This study represents the first analysis on the topic and aims to examine the structure and efficacy of ST experimental intervention programs in individuals with ID. This systematic review was carried out between January and April 2021, using the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases, according to the PRISMA guidelines. From a total of 166 studies, eight were included in the present systematic review. The studies included a total of 280 individuals (18.23 ± 2.86 years old). The main features of the exercise programs are: 12 weeks average duration, three weekly sessions of 45–60 min, six to seven exercises targeting the main muscle groups, two to three sets, 6–12 repetitions, and avoiding free weights for safety reasons. The main results showed increments in strength, balance and fat-free mass and decrements in fat mass and waist circumference. It is a useful guideline for PE technicians to prescribe and adjust correctly in order to not only promote physical fitness, but improve the quality of life of individuals with ID.

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“…A further Irish study by McGuire et al (2007) reported 68% of people with ID to be overweight/obese. Foley et al (2017) examined body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference records from 4174 (2683 men and 1491 women) Latin American Special Olympic athletes demonstrating a significant difference in prevalence, with overweight/obesity (BMI ≥ 25) appreciably higher in women than men (49% vs. 40.8%) and waist circumference measures (≥90 cm in men and ≥94 cm in women) indicating 24.4% prevalence for women and 19.6% in men. Kinnear et al (2018) examined the prevalence of multi-morbidity in people with ID involving over 1000 participants aged 16 years and older and cited obesity as the second most prevalent of 20 dominant conditions (40.6%) but the most dominant condition for people with Down syndrome (56.5%).…”

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Overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions in older people with intellectual disability in Ireland

Ryan

McCallion

McCarron

et al. 2021

J intellect Disabil Res

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BackgroundThis study examines overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions (CHCs) in older people with intellectual disability (ID).MethodsData for this cross‐sectional observational study emanated from Wave 2 of the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, a longitudinal study assessing the health and well‐being of older Irish adults with ID aged ≥40 years across all levels of ID. Participation involves an interview process and collation of objective health measures. In this study, body mass index (BMI) (n = 572), used as a measure of weight status, was examined with clustered doctor's diagnosed CHCs. Descriptive analysis was conducted where counts (n) and proportions (%) were used to summarise the variables univariately, while cross‐tabulations were used for bivariate summary into counts and proportions. With overweight/obesity prevalence established and patterns described using logistical regression, Pearson's chi‐squared test was used to test for significant associations.ResultsOverweight/obesity identified in 69% of participants occurred with greater frequency in women (72%). A higher percentage of participants aged <50 years (72.5%) were overweight/obese than those aged 50–64 (70%) and 65+ (61.4%). Level of ID and residence type were significantly associated with weight status (P < 0.001), with overweight/obesity more prevalent in mild (85.7%) than moderate (72%) or severe/profound ID (51.4%). Of those who lived independently/with family, 78.4% were overweight/obese, as were 74% living in a community group home (P < 0.001). Almost all overweight/obese participants' waist measurements were in the substantially increased risk of metabolic disease waist measurement category (92%, P < 0.001). Logistical regression used to model CHCs on BMI showed significant association between BMI and gastrointestinal tract [odds ratio (OR) = 0.57, P < 0.008, 95% confidence interval (CI) = (0.37; 0.86)], respiratory condition [OR = 8.95, P < 0.004, 95% CI = (2.57; 56.72)] and musculoskeletal disorders [OR = 0.40, P < 0.001, 95% CI = (0.25; 0.63)].ConclusionsThe findings illustrate the strong cross‐sectional association between overweight/obesity and CHCs. These findings suggest a need to prioritise weight status as a health risk to people with ID as they age.

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Body mass index and waist circumference of Latin American adult athletes with intellectual disability

Cited by 13 publications

References 34 publications

Sedentary Time, Physical Activity Levels and Physical Fitness in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Sedentary Time, Physical Activity Levels and Physical Fitness in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Prescription and Effects of Strength Training in Individuals with Intellectual Disability—A Systematic Review

Overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions in older people with intellectual disability in Ireland

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