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Iron Deficiency and Down Syndrome

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Key Points Iron deficiency occurs when a person does not have enough iron in their body. Iron deficiency anemia is the low red blood cell count that results from that deficiency. A complete blood coun

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Lactose Intolerance

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

People with Down syndrome can experience a variety of gastrointestinal issues. One of them is intolerance to foods containing lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products like milk and ice crea

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Low Carb Diets

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

We received a question about low carb diets.  I am looking for information on helping my 28-year-old daughter with Down syndrome lose some weight. We both started a low carb diet a couple wee

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Medications for Weight Loss

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - "Ask Dr. Chicoine" LuMind IDSC Foundation

The parent of an individual with Down syndrome asked a question about medications to treat obesity in a person who has not been significantly successful with diet and exercise despite many efforts. I

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Nutrition and Hydration Apps

Author: Monica Prindiville, OTS and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapy Student and Occupational Therapist

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding what to eat and drink including nutritional content, dietary restrictions and allergies, convenience, cost, and taste preferences. The apps listed

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Products to Assist with Portion Control

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Advocate Health

Managing portion sizes of foods can be challenging for people with and without Down syndrome. Below are some products that may help with portion control. Products such as these are sold by Am

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Protein Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

As described in the USDA MyPlate program   , protein is an important part of a healthy plate. This video on protein is the third part of our "Cooking Well and Feeling Well at the Adu

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Serving Sizes Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

Knowing how much to eat can be challenging. In this video on serving sizes, Jeff and Kurt share tips for eating appropriate amounts of different types of foods. They show how the size of our hand can

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Serving Sizes Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Serving Sizes   Serving Sizes A serving is an amount of food and tells us how much to eat. It is healthy to eat many different foods and to eat the right serving size! Proteins are foods like

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Staying Hydrated Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Staying Hydrated This visual explains why it is important to stay hydrated.    Staying Hydrated Drinking water is important! It is good for your skin. It is good for your teeth. It h

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Tips for Eating Healthy Meals

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Tips for Eating Healthy Meals Eat fruits and vegetables with every meal. Starting your meal with a salad is a good way to do this. Or fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Eat whole grains.

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Tips for Staying Hydrated

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Resource List

A common recommendation we give to individuals with Down syndrome who come to our clinic is to drink more fluids. Many people with Down syndrome we see are at least mildly dehydrated

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Visuals About the Food Groups

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visuals

Eating a variety of foods helps us stay healthy! The visuals below explain 4 types of foods:  Fruits and vegetables Grains Protein Dairy   Fruits and vegetables   G

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Vitamin B12 and Folate

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Adult Down Syndrome Center

Key Points Vitamin B12 and folate are vitamins that serve important functions in the human body. There are differences in how effectively these vitamins perform their functions in people with Down syn

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Vitamins and Supplements

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - "Ask Dr. Chicoine" LuMind IDSC Foundation

Key Points Many people get all the nutrients they need by eating a healthy diet. Supplements may be recommended if a person has vitamin deficiencies or to promote health. More research needs to be don

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Water Trackers

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Resource List

The visuals below can be used to track how much water we drink each day. There are three versions: 8 oz. cups, 16 oz. water bottles, and 24 oz. water bottles. 8 oz. cups   16 oz. water bottle

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Weight Management in Adults with Down Syndrome

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Weight management can be challenging. It is likely that part of the reason is that there are factors for which our understanding is limited. While a great deal has been learned, more research is being

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Weight Management Recommendations for Youth with Down Syndrome: Expert Recommendations

Author: Ptomey et al. - Frontiers in Pediatrics

Abstract Youth with Down syndrome (DS) have a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity compared to the general youth population. Due to physiological and cognitive differences observed in youth wit

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What to Drink Instead of Pop/Soda

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

What to Drink Instead of Pop/Soda   Find more handouts in our  Tips for Staying Hydrated  resource. 

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