Nutritional status, cognitive development and plasmatic levels of zink and aluminum in children with Down syndrome
The present study evaluated nutritional status and cognitive development of children and adolescents with Down syndrome. In parallel, plasma concentrations of zinc and aluminum were determined. The research was carried out in Campo Grande, Middle Western Brazil. Thirty individuals from 6 to 16 years old participated in the study. The Human Figure Drawing test III for the assessment of cognitive development was used. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high, exceeding the rates observed in children with typical development.