SynthesisJournal of autism and developmental disorders2013
Feeding problems and nutrient intake in children with autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis and comprehensive review of the literature.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Parent-Mediated Intervention for Families With Children With Autism and Feeding Challenges
An Integrated Nutrition Intervention Through the Part C Early Intervention Services to Promote Healthy Eating Habits for Children With ASD
Parent-Mediated Intervention for Families With Children With Autism and Feeding Challenges, Australia Cohort
Who cites it
256 citing papers in PubMed, 17 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 595 citations in OpenAlex.
- Feeding Behaviours in Families With Children or Young People With Autism: A Systematic Review.Nutrition bulletin · 2026Pooled it
- Eating and Sleep Disturbances in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Systematic Review.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Pooled it
- Risk factors for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder in children: A systematic review.Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Adverse outcomes for autistic people: an umbrella review of mental health, physical health, social and lifestyle domains.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Nutritional Status of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Pooled it
- Feeding Behaviors in Infants and Toddlers Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Pooled it
- The Co-Occurrence of Autism and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): A Prevalence-Based Meta-Analysis.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Pooled it
- A Mixed Method Systematic Review Into the Impact of ED Treatment in Autistic People and Those With High Autistic Traits.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Dietary recommendations to customize canteen menus according to the nutritional and sensory needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2023Guideline
- What do we know about the epidemiology of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder in children and adolescents? A systematic review of the literature.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2023Pooled it
- Association Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.JAMA pediatrics · 2023Pooled it
- Sensory processing and eating behaviours in autism: A systematic review.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2022Pooled it
- A Meta-analysis of Gut Microbiota in Children with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Pooled it
- Correlates of Feeding Difficulties Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Pooled it
- Bone health in children and youth with ASD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2021Pooled it
- Interventions for Increasing Acceptance of New Foods Among Children and Adults with Developmental Disorders: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2019Pooled it
- Evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of a modified ketogenic diet in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial.BMC pediatrics · 2026Trial
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Probiotic Supplementation as Strategies to Modulate Immune Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- A Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial of Prebiotic Supplementation in Children with Autism: Effects on Parental Quality of Life, Child Behaviour, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and the Microbiome.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Trial
196 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
We conducted a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of research regarding feeding problems and nutrient status among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The systematic search yielded 17 prospective studies involving a comparison group. Using rigorous meta-analysis techniques, we calculated the standardized mean difference (SMD) with standard error and corresponding odds ratio (OR) with 95 % confidence intervals (CI). Results indicated children with ASD experienced significantly more feeding problems versus peers, with an overall SMD of 0.89 (0.08) and a corresponding OR of 5.11, 95 % CI 3.74-6.97. Nutrient analyses indicated significantly lower intake of calcium (SMD: -0.65 [0.29]; OR: 0.31, 95 % CI 0.11-0.85) and protein (SMD: -0.58 [0.25]; OR: 0.35, 95 % CI: 0.14-0.56) in ASD. Future research must address critical questions regarding the cause, long-term impact, and remediation of atypical feeding in this population.
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