Addressing Health Literacy Issues for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Who Have Diabetes or Weight Management Issues

• Published in: Journal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 108; no. 9; p. A33
• Main Authors: Kemnitz, M, Fisher, M, Blaschke, K, Gregory, J, Ahrendt, A, Albers, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago Elsevier Inc 01-09-2008; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Diabetes; Educational materials; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Health education; Internal Medicine; Nutrition; Nutrition therapy
• ISSN: 0002-8223; 2212-2672; 1878-3570; 2212-2680
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.06.393

An abstract of a study by Kemnitz et al, assisting individuals to effectively manage their diabetes and weight by teaching them to make healthy food choices, is presented. food choices. In this grant project, dietitians and nurses created a book with basic, carbohydrate-controlled recipes that are organized by color codes that designate mealtimes. In addition, the material contains information on treating high/low blood sugar, food-label reading, basic carbohydrate substitution lists and a grocery shopping list, all organized in an easy-to-read format that will help address their health issues appropriately. The findings were analyzed to demonstrate knowledge gained by the participants based on the utilization of the book for their daily health management.