Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness is for Everyone

Health and wellness messaging or interventions historically have not included individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Munroe-Meyer Institute hopes to change that.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical needs benefit from health and wellness programs in the same ways anyone else does — to be well, active and stay engaged with the community.

Secondary conditions such as fatigue, weight gain and constipation or diarrhea, are commonly seen in individuals with disabilities. Proper nutrition can often prevent these secondary conditions from developing and increase these individual's participation in activities and quality of life.

Although maintaining good nutritional health can be more challenging for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities than people without disabilities, the CDC offers tips for healthy living with a disability.

Our Specialists

A registered dietitian nutritionist is a provider with special training to offer patient-centered, nutrition education. These specialists will often be a part of a multi-disciplinary health care team that includes providers from many different specialties. Registered dietitian nutritionist can connect patients or their families and caregivers with community resources to help meet food and nutrition needs.

Inspired by Special Olympic Athletes

Established to serve the health care needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, MMI's Caring for Champions program specialists are committed to providing access to outstanding dietary health and wellness, dental and vision services that are tailored to their unique situation.