The Additive Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) to Conventional Weight Loss Intervention Program for Young Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

The Additive Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment - CBT to Conventional Weight Loss Intervention Program for Young Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

In this randomized case control study we will evaluate the additive effect of psychological intervention, i.e CBT-cognitive behavioral treatment in a multi-strategy weight loss program composed of physical activity intervention and nutritional programme.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with over-weight or obese subjects with learning disability who have completed "Nitzan Onim" two-year training program and live in housing within the community
• Subjects who sign an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with out over-weight or obese subjects with out learning disability subjects who have no completed "Nitzan Onim" two-year training program and live in housing within the community