NUTRITIONAL STATUS, FAT PERCENTAGE AND DIETS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME

• Autor(a) principal: Stephanie Piovan Ribeiro, Monique
• Data de Publicação: 2019
• Outros Autores: Souza Neves, Thayná, Balmant, Bianca Depieri
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Colloquium Vitae
• Texto Completo: http://revistas.unoeste.br/index.php/cv/article/view/2828
• topic: Avaliação nutricional; obesidade; composição corporal; consumo alimentar; síndrome de Down

This study evaluated the nutritional status and dietary aspects of Down Syndrome (SD), between 5 and 18 years, linked to the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional of Presidente Prudente. The sample consisted of 15 SD patients, and anthropometric measurements (weight and height) were used to assess the nutritional status and the percentage of body fat (%Fat) was verified through bioimpedance. A food frequency questionnaire was used to evaluate dietary habits. A high prevalence of overweight and high %Fat was observed. Body weight and% G were higher in individuals with frequent consumption of high fat and carbohydrate foods, as well as lower in those with frequent consumption of fruits, vegetables and vegetables. It is concluded that the obesity of syndromic children and adolescents is not only related to the chromosomal alteration, but also to the alimentary habits they may have.