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Down Syndrome

Key Practice Points

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Assessment

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?

Last Updated: 2019-05-01


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