ArticleJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2021
Impact of eating habits and nutritional status on children with autism spectrum disorder.
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- Feeding Behaviours in Families With Children or Young People With Autism: A Systematic Review.Nutrition bulletin · 2026Pooled it
- Research Tools for Eating Behavior in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Review
- Eating Behaviors and Energy and Nutrient Intakes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with and Without Sensory Integration Difficulties.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Core Deficits and Eating Behaviors in Children with Autism: The Role of Executive Function.Nutrients · 2025Article
- An Examination of the Effect of Parent-Centered Nutrition Education on the Oxidant-Antioxidant Parameters of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Brain and behavior · 2025Article
- Clinical protocol for nutritional screening in autism (PANA): a cross-sectional study protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- The Relationship Between Nutrition-Physical Activity Behaviors of Autistic Children with Their Families and Children's Obesity Levels During Covid Pandemic.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- Problematic behaviors at mealtimes and the nutritional status of Brazilian children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Role of the Autism Risk GeneCells · 2023Article
- Diet and special educational needs (SENs) among children and adolescents: a systematic review.Porto biomedical journalReview
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Abstract
objectivesObesity is common among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They suffer more feeding problems than children with normal developmental milestones. Several kinds of diet are recommended for children with ASD. This study determines the frequency of eating disorders and obesity among such children. We investigate the predisposing factors of eating disorders and examine the effects of consumed food on autism scores.
methodsIn this single-centre, cross-sectional study, 46 children with ASD aged between 2 and 10 years were included. Anthropometric measurements were recorded and Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI), Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), and Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) forms were filled in by their parents.
resultsThe rates of being overweight and obese were 10.9% and 28.3%, respectively. Food selectivity was observed in 84.8% of the children, and BAMBI food refusal scores were significantly higher for those aged between 2 and 5 years (
conclusionObesity was more common in children with ASD than typically developed children. Despite the high rate of food selectivity, our findings confirmed that food selectivity could be considered independent of obesity. Further, the diet of patients with ASD must include more fruits, yogurt, eggs, legumes, other cereals, less milk, and less rice/pasta.
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