how to help Down Syndrome girl/obese/thyroid/prediabetic/age10.9 yo
Posted April 9, 2013 - 11:28am
we have heard much about something inherent with Down syndrome and lack of whatever triggers feelings of being full. we do not know if there is a test for determining if one has this challenge or not but it appears this is present.
katiekith
Hi! I've learned that children with Down Syndrome have a lower basal metabolic rate than their non-disabled peers, they burn fewer calories while they are at rest. However, when they are engaged in active exercise, they burn about the same number of calories. I also found a few tips to help deter them from overeating.