Exploring Food-Related Coercion in Intellectual Disabilities: A Study on Challenges and Support in Norway

There is a need for comprehensive expertise in health and lifestyle diseases within services for people with intellectual disabilities. The lack of follow-up from general practitioners and dietitians, along with the absence of systematic interventions, indicates a significant gap in support for issues related to obesity, overeating, and uncritical food intake. Legislation aims to prevent significant damage and the use of coercion but may overshadow underlying lifestyle diseases by focusing on behavioral challenges without addressing lifestyle issues.