DOWN

c) recommendations for a healthy life for down people (include nutrition recommendations and physical activity)

a healthy lifestyle:
they need to follow certain preventive measure,participating in appropriate health screening and treating problems early in their course. A healthy lifestyle includes an appropriate diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and opportunities for social andcreative use of one’s time.
Diet
Although coronary artery disease (heart attacks) and hypertension (high blood pressure) are less common in adults with Down syndrome, thedietary and exercise recommendations for people with Down syndrome are similar to those for the general population. These include following a diet like the one described in the “pyramid” diet program whichrecommends limiting fat intake and encourages a diet high in complex carbohydrates.
Obesity is more common in persons with Down syndrome. A recent study found that children with Downsyndrome have a basal metabolic rate that is lower than that seen in the general population.

Exercise
Twenty to thirty minutes of aerobic exercise at least three days a weekis recommended. Aerobic exercise includes such activities as walking, running, swimming, biking and cross country skiing. Prior to starting an exercise program, a physical exam and health screening areindicated. Forty to fifty percent of babies born with Down syndrome have congenital heart disease.
Sleep
Adequate sleep is also an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The exactnumber of hours of sleep needed varies from person to person, but enough sleep to feel energetic throughout the day is recommended. Many families have commented that their son or daughter sleeps bent atthe waist with his or her head resting on the legs. While this does not seem to be a significant problem or necessarily indicate a significant underlying problem, there are some sleep problems that...