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Introduction: Down syndrome is a prevalent chromosomal disorder associated with high health risks. Children and teens with Down syndrome are prone to overweight and obesity. Physical exercise is a crucial factor in preventing and treating obesity in this population. This review aimed to study the impact of exercise intensity, physical fitness, and exercise-based programs on the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents with Down syndrome. Material and methods: A systematic review was done by using MEDLINE/PubMed, WOS (Web of Science), Scopus, and SportDiscus databases, following the PRISMA declaration. The selection criteria for this analysis were: publications between January 2020 and December 2021; children and adolescents (6 to 18 years old) with Down Syndrome with overweight and obesity; Clinical trials of intervention through physical exercise paying attention to changes in selected clinical trials focused on an exclusive intervention based on physical exercise. A total of 331 studies were found that meet the selection criteria of publication between January 2020 and December 2021, focused on children and youth with Down syndrome with overweight and obesity, evaluating the intervention through physical exercise and its changes in body composition and published in Spanish, Portuguese, or English. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using the PEDro scale. Results: Despite the limited number of clinical trials, we conclude that the impact of 12- to 16-week training in children with Down syndrome decreases the percentage of fat mass, so this type of training could have an important impact on the comorbidities associated with obesity and the quality of life of this population. Conclusions: Some considerations are proposed to contribute to the improvement of the health of individuals with Down syndrome and knowledge in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
