A retrospective evaluation of an adapted group weight management intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities: Waist Winners Too

Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) not only experience a higher prevalence of obesity than the general population but also face barriers to accessing healthcare. Waist Winners Too (WWToo) is a weight management intervention for adults with ID, adapted from a current community weight management intervention, which was piloted in order to reduce inequalities in service access. In total, 29 adults with ID and BMI ranging from 28.6 to 54.3 kg/m 2 attended the intervention with carers. Recruitment was feasible and feedback positive. Attendance was good over 8 weeks but follow-up proved difficult. Statistical analysis showed statistically significant weight loss, but the intervention period was too short to achieve clinically significant weight loss of 5%. WWToo may be an effective intervention if held over a longer time period.