Think of all those children out there that are born constantly hungry, which are unable to feel satisfied eating, and constantly obsessed with food and eating. This complex genetic mistake is known as Prader-Willi Syndrome. It is passed through genes of those who have it or a mistake in genes. It was only recently when scientists had discovered the genetic underpinnings of this syndrome. Which there is now to date no cure. About 12,000 to 15,00 children …
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…appetites. For now the only treatment is to inject growth hormone genotropin, which has shown to increase height and lean body mass of children with the syndrome and decrease body fat. Among the most successful techniques were giving the child small portions, always watching the child around food, providing more nonfood awards, locking food away, keeping low- fat and low calories snacks on hand and devising special diets, increase in exercise is also very important