Are poor physical fitness and obesity two features of the adolescent with Down syndrome?

Introduction: "Obesity" is considered a feature of youth with DS but whether "low physical fitness" is also a feature is unknown. Objective: The aim of this case-control study was to compare the levels of fatness and fitness in adolescents with and without DS. Methods: Participan...

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Main Authors: Rocío Izquierdo-Gomez, David Martínez-Gómez, Carlos María Tejero-Gonzalez, Verónica Cabanas-Sánchez, Jonathan Ruiz Ruiz, Óscar L. Veiga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2013-08-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112013000400055&lng=en&tlng=en