Bernd Frey

Publication Date

1994

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Rimmer, James H.

Degree Name

M.S. Ed. (Master of Education)

Legacy Department

Department of Physical Education

LCSH

Body composition; Mentally handicapped

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine body composition levels among 210 adults with mental retardation residing in two different residential settings in the United States and in Germany. Subjects' mean age was 31.7 years. Skinfold measurements were used to determine percent body fat (PBF), and height and weight was used to compute body mass index (BMI). Results indicated that PBF was significantly higher among females (p < .000), individuals in the institutional setting had significantly lower PBF and BMI levels (p < .000) than individuals in the family settings, and PBF and BMI levels were significantly higher in the United States compared to PBF and BMI levels in Germany (p < .000) . These findings indicate a need for more investigation into the caloric intake, energy expenditure, lifestyles and metabolic characteristics of adults with mental retardation living in the United States and Germany, specially focusing on living arrangement and level of mental retardation.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references (pages [39]-42)

Extent

55 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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