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Updated by The Road We've Shared on Jul 27, 2014
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Healthy Living Resources

A list of resources for healthy living options for adults who have Down syndrome

Down Syndrome and Nutrition

Nutrition education opportunities for people with Down syndrome (DS) who are age 30 or older are limited to those that their parents and caregivers provide. For those that are currently in school, nutrition education is also limited, as it is not taught in depth.

Down syndrome nutrition

I became involved in issues related to people with Down syndrome and related disabilities 22 years ago with the birth of my son. As we all know, parents of kids with disabilities are involved in the big picture immediately – like it or not! I chose to work in the field of nutrition/health promotion for people with Down syndrome 16 years ago. It’s a choice I’ve not regretted,