Down Syndrome Resources
Weight management
- Looking at metabolism (Kennedy Krieger Institute)
- Weight management in Down syndrome: The early childhood years (Kennedy Krieger Institute)
- Weight management in Down syndrome: The school age and adolescent years (Kennedy Krieger Institute)
- Weight management in Down syndrome: The adult years (Kennedy Krieger Institute)
- Weight management in Down syndrome (ncpad.org)
- Nutrition and fitness curriculum (ndss.org)
Research articles and abstracts
- Obesity in adults with Down syndrome: A case-control study (PubMed)
- Weight loss in adults with Down syndrome and with dementia in Alzheimer's disease (PubMed)
- Resting metabolic rate is not reduced in obese adults with Down syndrome (AAMR)
Disclaimer: The information provided is intended to be informative and educational and is not a replacement for professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.