Healthy Eating Habits in Children with Down Syndrome (Article)
Gastrointestinal Tract and Down Syndrome (Article)
The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook (Book by Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D., L.D.)
Down Syndrome and Nutrition (Article)
- www.ndss.org/Resources/Wellness/Nutrition/Recreation-Friendship2
- At the conclusion of this article, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) provides a list of helpful resources related to health and nutrition for children with Down syndrome.
Gastrointestinal Tract and Down Syndrome (Article)
- www.ndss.org/Resources/Health-Care/Associated-Conditions/Gastrointestinal-Tract--Down-Syndrome
- This is another resource from the NDSS. It provides information on a variety of GI issues that may be present in children with Down syndrome.
- According to the article, celiac disease occurs in approximately 16% of individuals with Down syndrome. The author, Dr. Brian Skotko, recommends that children between the ages of 2 and 3 be screened for celiac through a simple blood test.
The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook (Book by Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D., L.D.)
- The book covers a range of topics across a variety of ages (from infancy to adulthood). The author also includes visual strategies in order to directly speak to people with Down syndrome.
- According to a variety of parents of children with Down syndrome the book is easy to read and highly informative.
Down Syndrome and Nutrition (Article)
- www.indi.ie/diseases,-allergies-and-medical-conditions/disability/396-down-syndrome-and-nutrition.html
- This is an article published by the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute with a brief overview of potential nutrition concerns in individuals with Down syndrome.