PROGERIA

What is it?
Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome is a rare progressive disease that causes children to age rapidly. The average life expectancy is about 13 years. Although, some die younger, or live to 20. Children usually begin showing signs, and symptoms within the first year. There is no cure for the disease, but researchers have discovered a single gene mutation responsible for Progeria.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Slowed growth, Scleroderma
• Hair loss, Hearing loss
• Wrinkle skin, Insulin resistance
• Cardiovascular disease

COMPLICATIONS
Children usually develop severe hardening of the arteries. Most children die of complications related to atherosclerosis including cardiovascular problems, and cerebrovascular problems.

Children with Progeria require nutritious, and high- calorie diets. Some children may require feeding tubes.

Meal plan

Breakfast- Eggs whole wheat toast and add PB drink milk
Lunch- Mixed fruit and granola into yogurt drink milk
Dinner- Fish with green beans, corn. Drink milk.

Citations
Copyright 2010 By The Progeria Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved., No Part Of This Book May Be Reproduced Without The Written Permission, and Of The Progeria Research Foundation, Inc. (n.d.): n. pag. Progeria Research.org. Progeria Research Foundation, 2010. Web. 15 Oct. 2014.

"Progeria." Definition. Mayo Clinic Staff, 3 May 2014. Web. 15 Oct. 2014.