Did you know? There are many factors that can affect the weight of a person with Down syndrome.

Eating a nutritious diet and being physically active are two habits that are important for maintaining a healthy weight. However, there are many additional factors that can affect weight, including sleep, hormones, medications, and medical conditions. This is a topic of great interest to many people with and without Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group - USA has a Lifestyle and Weight Management Group that includes health care providers and researchers who are discussing this topic. Brian Chicoine, MD, provides information about weight management in adults with Down syndrome in this article.