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Putting Nutrition on Your Radar
Judith Dodd, registered dietician, takes an in-depth look at the facts versus fallacies to divulge what’s true and expose what’s not in current nutrition/diet guidelines.
Oral Health, Disease, and Prevention
Dennis McTigue DDS, MS, professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Ohio State University’s College of Dentistry, speaks about the causes of dental diseases and the preventative methods/techniques to take that will help to reduce this epidemic in the IDD population.
Barriers to Physical Activity in Individuals With IDD
Dr. James Rimmer, Director of the Lakeshore Foundation/University of Alabama explores factors that play a role in reduced physical activity in people with IDD and discuss lifestyle choices and organizational change to help improve their health.
Women’s Health Issues Over a Lifespan
Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer, Professor and Director for the Center for Nursing Research at Villanova University speaks about the health issues affecting women with disabilities throughout their lifespan, including common age-related issues, such as osteoporosis
Weight Loss for Individuals with Disabilities
Richard and Muriel Saunders from the University of Kansas dive into the details of methods, results, and lessons learned in creating an effective weight loss program for individuals with IDD.