Managing Obesity in People with Down Syndrome - Healthline
May 9, 2024 — People with Down syndrome may gain weight for a variety of reasons, leading to obesity and related diseases. Here’s what you need to know about Down syndrome, why it may put people at a...
Obesity in Down syndrome: Possible causes and more - Medical …
Oct 30, 2024 — The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) states that hypothyroidism may be a potential cause of obesity in people with Down syndrome. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which a person’s thyroid ...
Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with Down syndrome ...
Youth with DS had higher rates of overweight and obesity than youths without DS. Likely determinants of obesity included increased leptin, decreased resting energy expenditure, comorbidities, unfavorable diet, and low physical activity levels.
Nutrition | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Individuals with Down syndrome have a higher likelihood of being obese than their typically developing peers. Sometimes it is the result of hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid doesn’t produce enough of certain hormones.
Pediatric Population with Down Syndrome: Obesity and the Risk …
Dec 12, 2022 — People with Down syndrome (PWDS) are more at risk for developing obesity, oxidative stress disorders, metabolic disorders, and lipid and carbohydrate profile disorders than the general population.
Nutritional challenges in children and adolescents with Down syndrome
Even from 4–5 years of age, overweight in children with Down syndrome can be a concern. To prevent disease later in life, an urgent need exists for more research on nutritional aspects in the prevention and treatment of obesity in adolescents with Down syndrome.
evidence-based prevention and treatments of obesity in people with Down syndrome • General recommendations for intakes of micronutrients in relation to age and gender should also be applied for children and adolescents with Down syndrome, as no
Analysis of Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status of Children with Down …
Jun 9, 2022 — Introduction: The risk of obesity in children with Down syndrome is high. Undoubtedly, proper nutrition plays an important role in the prevention of excess body weight and is associated with a reduction of metabolic complications.
Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 8, 2018 — Obesity. People with Down syndrome have a greater tendency to be obese compared with the general population. Spinal problems. Some people with Down syndrome may have a misalignment of the top two vertebrae in the neck (atlantoaxial instability). This condition puts them at risk of serious injury to the spinal cord from overextension of the neck.
Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with Down syndrome ...
Oct 1, 2016 — Children with Down syndrome (DS) are more likely to be overweight or obese than the general population of youth without DS. Aims To review the prevalence of overweight and obesity and their determinants in youth with DS.