Effectiveness of an adapted physical activity intervention for weight management in adolescents with intellectual disability: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a 9-month school-based adapted physical activity (APA) program for reducing weight among adolescents with intellectual disability (ID).

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, adolescents with ID, aged 12-18 years, who were overweight/or with obesity were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. The APA intervention consisted of aerobic and resistance exercises with an overall moderate intensity and was delivered at a frequency of two sessions per week for 9 months.