In the United States, obesity is on the rise. This is also true for individuals with Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of becoming obese compared to the general population. Source: Kyle Yost, DO Tags:activeactivitiesactivitycholesterolDiabetes MellitusdietexercisehealthhealthyHealthy livingheart muscleinsulin resistancemyocardiumobesitypeak oxygen consumptionphysical activityphysiological benefitssleep apneatype 2 diabeteswork capacity