Turner syndrome

Description

Turner syndrome is a genetic defect in females marked by the absence of one X chromosome. Individuals with Turner syndrome typically have ovarian failure, genital tissue defects, heart and circulation problems and short stature.

Possible effects on nutrient needs

Decreased energy needs can lead to problems with overweight and obesity, especially later in childhood and adolescence:

• short stature makes energy needs (kilocalories per day) less than for typically-developing children