ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2019
Risk Factors for Unhealthy Weight Gain and Obesity among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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54 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 137 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Correlates of Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review of Cross-Sectional Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of epidural analgesia exposure during parturition on autism spectrum disorder in newborns: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on cohort study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- Body weight in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.JCPP advances · 2026Article
- Eating Behaviors and Energy and Nutrient Intakes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with and Without Sensory Integration Difficulties.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Study of Nutrition Behaviors and Community Resources for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults.Journal of nutrition education and behavior · 2026Article
- Antipsychotic Treatment and Longitudinal Body Mass Index Trajectories in Youth with and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Impact of physical activity on executive function in primary school children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2026Review
- Core Deficits and Eating Behaviors in Children with Autism: The Role of Executive Function.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Parallel paths: A narrative review exploring autism and its co-occurring conditions.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2025Review
- Potential Benefits of a Noninvasive Neuromodulation Protocol in Autism Spectrum Disorder with Multiple Comorbidities: A Case Report.Pediatric reports · 2025Article
- Associations of fetal and infant growth patterns with behavior and cognitive outcomes in early adolescence.JCPP advances · 2025Article
- The Views of Adult Weight Management Dietitians on Service Provision for People With Obesity and Severe Mental Illness and/or Learning Disability: A Qualitative Study.Nutrition bulletin · 2025Article
- Improving Meal Acceptance of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (AUT-MENU Project): Protocol for a Bicentric Intervention Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Autism, Obesity, and PTSD Among Adolescents and Young Adults: An Analysis of National Medicaid Claims Data.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Effects of Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Health in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Nutritional Factors and Therapeutic Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Causality between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Telomere Length.Brain and behavior · 2025Article
- Physical activity and addressing emotional needs can help reduce medication dependence in autism.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Review
- Association between dyslexia and overweight/obesity among Chinese children: findings from a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by social and communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. Children with ASD are also at a higher risk for developing overweight or obesity than children with typical development (TD). Childhood obesity has been associated with adverse health outcomes, including insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Importantly some key factors that play a mediating role in these higher rates of obesity include lifestyle factors and biological influences, as well as secondary comorbidities and medications. This review summarizes current knowledge about behavioral and lifestyle factors that could contribute to unhealthy weight gain in children with ASD, as well as the current state of knowledge of emerging risk factors such as the possible influence of sleep problems, the gut microbiome, endocrine influences and maternal metabolic disorders. We also discuss some of the clinical implications of these risk factors and areas for future research.
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