Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal (Pal. Med. Pharm. J.)

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Original full research article

Physical Activity Among Down Syndrome Children in Amman, Jordan

Published
2022-08-15
Pages
215 - 220
Full text

Keywords

  • Children
  • nutrients deficiency
  • Down Syndrome
  • energy intake

Abstract

Down syndrome (DS) is a disability that can limit productivity, especially when paired with nutritional issues. Malnutrition, measured by anthropometric factors and micronutrient deficit, is far more common in children with DS than healthy controls. In Jordan, there are no studies on the dietary status of people with Down syndrome. This study looked at children with Down syndrome's nutritional and energy consumption. A cross-sectional study of 100 boys and girls aged 8 to 18 was conducted. The participants were separated into ages 8-12 and 13–18. Body weight, height, and calculated BMI were all measured anthropometrically. To assess daily nutritional intake, three 24-hour recalls were performed. The participants' measurements were the study's average weight and height of 39.5 11 kg and 126.00 0.1 cm. The mean body fat percent BFP was 37.1 9.1. Total caloric, protein, carbohydrate, and fat intakes exceeded the recommended dietary allowance RDA (1241.5, 102.9, 316.1, 36.8), sugar and saturated fat intake exceeded the dietary guidelines DGA, and sodium intake ex-ceeded the UL. When compared to the AI level, the intake of omega 3 and omega 6 was higher than the RDA. Children with Down Syndrome tend to overeat. It causes people to con-sume excessive energy, protein, and carbohydrates.

Article history

Received
2021-09-22
Accepted
2022-08-15
بحث أصيل كامل

Physical Activity Among Down Syndrome Children in Amman, Jordan

Published
2022-08-15
الصفحات
215 - 220
البحث كاملا

الكلمات الإفتتاحية

  • Children
  • nutrients deficiency
  • Down Syndrome
  • energy intake

الملخص

Down syndrome (DS) is a disability that can limit productivity, especially when paired with nutritional issues. Malnutrition, measured by anthropometric factors and micronutrient deficit, is far more common in children with DS than healthy controls. In Jordan, there are no studies on the dietary status of people with Down syndrome. This study looked at children with Down syndrome's nutritional and energy consumption. A cross-sectional study of 100 boys and girls aged 8 to 18 was conducted. The participants were separated into ages 8-12 and 13–18. Body weight, height, and calculated BMI were all measured anthropometrically. To assess daily nutritional intake, three 24-hour recalls were performed. The participants' measurements were the study's average weight and height of 39.5 11 kg and 126.00 0.1 cm. The mean body fat percent BFP was 37.1 9.1. Total caloric, protein, carbohydrate, and fat intakes exceeded the recommended dietary allowance RDA (1241.5, 102.9, 316.1, 36.8), sugar and saturated fat intake exceeded the dietary guidelines DGA, and sodium intake ex-ceeded the UL. When compared to the AI level, the intake of omega 3 and omega 6 was higher than the RDA. Children with Down Syndrome tend to overeat. It causes people to con-sume excessive energy, protein, and carbohydrates.

Article history

تاريخ التسليم
2021-09-22
تاريخ القبول
2022-08-15