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Direct linkMenear, Kristi Sayers – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2007
Individuals with Down syndrome typically have low fitness levels and obesity despite data that indicate physiological gains from physical activity and exercise interventions. Low fitness levels and obesity in individuals with Down syndrome may be related to sedentary lifestyles, social and recreational opportunities, or low motivation to be…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Focus Groups, Down Syndrome
