1. Ho Yong Hui 113035 Nutrition

2. Introduction Genetic disorder Also known as Trisomy 21 3 copy of chromosomes at chromosome 21 47 chromosomes instead of normal 46 chromosomes

3. Physical features Short stature Weak muscles Short and wide neck Short arms and legs Slanted eyes Small ears Irregularly shaped mouth and tongue

4. Developmental disabilities Difficult in sucking Delayed motor development Speech delay Learning difficulty

5. Consequences Cause development of behavior problems Opposite defiant disorder Cannot communicate well or understand others expectation Social difficulties and vulnerabilities Abuse, easily injure and also discrimination Reproductive problem Men- often sterile Women- can have children, but normally experience early menopause

6. Health problems Congenital heart disease Hypothyroidism Celiac disease Respiratory infections Hearing disorders

7. References “Children’s Health”, 2011. Down Syndrome-Symptoms. Retrieved December 20, 2013, from http://children.webmd.com/tc/down-syndrome- symptoms “Children’s Health”, 2011. Down Syndrome-What Happens. Retrieved December 20, 2013, from http://children.webmd.com/tc/down-syndrome- what-happens