Down Syndrome

Q: Are individuals with Down syndrome more likely to develop celiac disease than individuals who do not have Down syndrome? What are the symptoms?

Q: Do children and adults with Down syndrome have different energy, macronutrient (carbohydrate, fat, protein) and micronutrient requirements compared to age-matched individuals without Down syndrome?

Q: Is zinc metabolism altered in Down syndrome and is zinc supplementation beneficial?

Q: Do children and adults with Down syndrome who take special nutritional supplements have better cognitive and/or developmental outcomes compared to age-matched individuals with Down syndrome who do not take these supplements?