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Total energy expenditure and body composition of children with developmental disabilities.

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Abstract
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Obesity prevalence is increased in children with developmental disabilities, specifically in children with spina bifida and Down syndrome. Energy expenditure, a critical aspect of weight management, has been extensively studied in the typically developing population, but not adequately studied in children with developmental disabilities.

Year of Publication
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2017
Journal
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Disability and health journal
Date Published
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2017
ISSN Number
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1936-6574
URL
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http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1936-6574(17)30233-9
DOI
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10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.12.009
Short Title
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Disabil Health J
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