ReviewNutrients2025
Food and Nutrition in Autistic Adults: Knowledge Gaps and Future Perspectives.
Review in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders and the Inverse Metabolic Profile: A Nationwide Propensity-Matched Analysis.Cureus · 2026Article
- Redefining autism in adulthood interventionsFrontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Whey protein and creatine supplementation in autistic adult women: a call for sex- and age-specific research.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review of Cardiovascular Health in Autistic Individuals: Epidemiologic Evidence, Mechanistic Pathways, and Future Directions.Current epidemiology reports · 2026Review
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Abstract
Proper nutrition is a critical component in supporting the overall health and development of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who experience eating difficulties associated with their autistic traits. Evidence regarding the prevalence, origins, and consequences of eating issues related to ASD is largely derived from studies on autistic children, while information pertaining to adults remains scarce. It is therefore essential to critically review existing research focusing on autistic adults to draw robust conclusions and identify clear research gaps. A computer-aided search in PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of Science databases spanning the years 2013-2024 using the search terms covering ASD/Autism, Adult, Nutrition/Nutritional Status, and Diet yielded 43 full-text articles. In our literature review, we explored three critical aspects of nutrition in adults with ASD: their food preferences and sensory processing patterns, studies on nutritional status, and whether dietary and nutritional interventions have improved their adherence to healthier diets. Autistic adults appear to select food based on sensory perceptions. This selection pattern can affect their nutritional status, with a tendency toward overweight and nutritional deficiencies. The most promising intervention strategies incorporate sensory adaptation and structured meal planning. Further research should apply rigorous methodologies that account for this population's specific characteristics.
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