Annotated Bibliography on Health in Children with Down syndrome
Amy Luke, Marjorie Sutton, Dale A. Schoeller, Nancy J.M. Roizen. Nutrient Intake and Obesity in Prepubescent Children with Down Syndrome. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 1996;96(12):1262-1267. doi: 10.1016/S0002-8223(96)00330-6.
In this study, nutrient intake and body composition in prepubescent children with Down syndrome were measured to assess nutritional barriers in preventing and treating obesity. The study found that energy intake is lower in children with Down syndrome which highlights the need for improved nutritional practices and increased exercise to prevent and treat obesity. While the study itself does not provide data or propose specific methods to prevent and treat obesity, its findings provide a base of the problem to solve for my further research on the importance of physical activity in children with Down syndrome.
In this study, nutrient intake and body composition in prepubescent children with Down syndrome were measured to assess nutritional barriers in preventing and treating obesity. The study found that energy intake is lower in children with Down syndrome which highlights the need for improved nutritional practices and increased exercise to prevent and treat obesity. While the study itself does not provide data or propose specific methods to prevent and treat obesity, its findings provide a base of the problem to solve for my further research on the importance of physical activity in children with Down syndrome.
Fleming R, Stokes E, Hamad C, et al. Behavioral Health in Developmental Disabilities: A Comprehensive Program of Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Reduction.International Journal Of Behavioral Consultation & Therapy [serial online]. July 2008;4(3):287-296. Available from: Academic Search Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 13, 2013.
In this article, potential causes of obesity in children with Down syndrome are examined, and sustainable weight-loss programs are suggested. These researchers demonstrated that obesity results mainly from the environments in which the children live, which are influenced by parents, the media, and current national food habits. The study's results suggest the need for weight-loss programs specifically tailored to the learning needs of children with Down syndrome that will teach healthy eating habits to improve fitness. In my research I will use this article to investigate potentially more effective eating programs for children with Down syndrome.
In this article, potential causes of obesity in children with Down syndrome are examined, and sustainable weight-loss programs are suggested. These researchers demonstrated that obesity results mainly from the environments in which the children live, which are influenced by parents, the media, and current national food habits. The study's results suggest the need for weight-loss programs specifically tailored to the learning needs of children with Down syndrome that will teach healthy eating habits to improve fitness. In my research I will use this article to investigate potentially more effective eating programs for children with Down syndrome.
Gibson J, Temple V, Anholt J, Gaul C. Nutrition needs assessment of young Special Olympics participants. Journal Of Intellectual & Developmental Disability[serial online]. December 2011;36(4):264-268. Available from: Academic Search Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 13, 2013.
In this study, physical challenges of eating nutritionally to young, mentally disabled Special Olympics athletes in Canada are analyzed to better formulate prevention and treatment methods of obesity. The finding of impaired motor skills sometimes causing difficulties with proper nutrition in intellectually disabled children led to the conclusion that even these athletes need improved nutritional practices for better overall life quality. Unfortunately, this study did not suggest methods to improve nutrition. In my research, I can use these findings to suggest ways for improving the nutrition and the overall health of mentally disabled children.
In this study, physical challenges of eating nutritionally to young, mentally disabled Special Olympics athletes in Canada are analyzed to better formulate prevention and treatment methods of obesity. The finding of impaired motor skills sometimes causing difficulties with proper nutrition in intellectually disabled children led to the conclusion that even these athletes need improved nutritional practices for better overall life quality. Unfortunately, this study did not suggest methods to improve nutrition. In my research, I can use these findings to suggest ways for improving the nutrition and the overall health of mentally disabled children.
Goncalo V Mendonca, Fernando D Pereira, Bo Fernhall. Reduced exercise capacity in persons with Down syndrome: cause, effect, and management. Dove Press. 2010;2010(6):601-610. doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S10235
In this article, the effects of reduced exercise capacity in people with Down syndrome are analyzed to better understand treatments. Its findings point to the importance of early childhood intervention to help individuals with Down syndrome experience the benefits of exercise training programs over their entire lifespans. The article also observes that improving health of Down syndrome individuals can lead to greater deinstitutionalization and thus greater social acceptance. I can use this article in my research to show that improving physical fitness of mentally challenged individuals is correlated to greater independence and thus more opportunities to participate in fitness programs.
In this article, the effects of reduced exercise capacity in people with Down syndrome are analyzed to better understand treatments. Its findings point to the importance of early childhood intervention to help individuals with Down syndrome experience the benefits of exercise training programs over their entire lifespans. The article also observes that improving health of Down syndrome individuals can lead to greater deinstitutionalization and thus greater social acceptance. I can use this article in my research to show that improving physical fitness of mentally challenged individuals is correlated to greater independence and thus more opportunities to participate in fitness programs.
Whitt-Glover M, O'Neill K, Stettler N. Physical activity patterns in children with and without Down syndrome. Pediatric Rehabilitation [serial online]. April 2006;9(2):1. Available from: Academic Search Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 13, 2013.
In this study, the physical activity patterns of children with Down syndrome (DS) were compared to their non-disabled siblings. The study highlights the findings that impaired motor functioning and decreased muscular strength are potential obstacles to physical activity engagement. The study concludes that children with DS participated equally in physical activities as their siblings did. It also concludes that in general prevention of obesity, it is useful to implement long term healthy lifestyles. I will use this in my further research to suggest that children with DS are generally able to participate in the same healthy physical activities as children without DS.
In this study, the physical activity patterns of children with Down syndrome (DS) were compared to their non-disabled siblings. The study highlights the findings that impaired motor functioning and decreased muscular strength are potential obstacles to physical activity engagement. The study concludes that children with DS participated equally in physical activities as their siblings did. It also concludes that in general prevention of obesity, it is useful to implement long term healthy lifestyles. I will use this in my further research to suggest that children with DS are generally able to participate in the same healthy physical activities as children without DS.