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Nutritional Deficiency Disease Secondary to ARFID Symptoms Associated with Autism and the Broad Autism Phenotype: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series
The demographics, weight statuses, and dietary patterns of people with autism or the broad autism phenotype who experience a severe nutrient deficiency disease due to symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder have not been well established.Dietary Intake, Nutrient Status, and Growth Parameters in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Food Selectivity: An Electronic Medical Record Review
Food selectivity is common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The clinical characteristics, however, of severe food selectivity in children with ASD is not well documented.Nutrition and Bone Density in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have lower bone mineral density (BMD) than typically developing controls. Differences in diet and exercise may contribute to low BMD.Development of Cooking Skills as Nutrition Intervention for Adults with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
A great deal of emphasis has been seen of late on the therapeutic value of involving individuals in food preparation as a form of nutritional intervention or health promotion.1-5 Capacity for cooking can enhance nutritional status, dietary variety, socialization, and overall health.6,7 This article will shift the debate somewhat to address how development of cooking skills might be pursued among adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.Nutrition Management of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guideline from an Expert Panel
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by a core deficit in social communication with concomitant repetitive/perseverative behaviors and restriction in interests,1 and individuals with ASD experience varying degrees of impairment.2 The estimated prevalence of ASD in pediatric populations has climbed dramatically during the past decade, with approximately 1 in every 68 children currently meeting diagnostic criteria in the United States.3 High prevalence occurs against a backdrop of increased health care costs4 and social burden.Dietary Supplementation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Common, Insufficient, and Excessive
Little is known about the effect on dietary adequacy of supplements given to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).At-Risk and Underserved: A Proposed Role for Nutrition in the Adult Trajectory of Autism
Autism is a broadly defined disorder of neurobiological origin with a complex genetic architecture affecting communication and social development.1 Usually appearing during the first 3 years of life, autism is most typically observed as a set of highly individualized behaviors that reflect sensory abnormalities and motor impairment.A Comparison of Food Refusal Related to Characteristics of Food in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently report child food refusal based on characteristics of food. Our study sought to determine whether parent report of food refusal based on the characteristics of food was greater in children with ASD than in typically developing children, associated with a greater percentage of foods refused of those offered, and associated with fruit and vegetable intake. A modified food frequency questionnaire was used to determine overall food refusal as well as fruit and vegetable intake.The Politics and Process of Revising the DSM-V and the Impact of Changes on Dietetics
Evolving insights into the etiology of mental illness necessitates each edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which began with the inaugural version published in 1952 and has continued to present day with the 2013 release of the fifth edition. More precision in determining the underlying causes of mental disorders heralds a call for greater precision in determining the diagnostic criteria for assigning these labels, especially with patients' ability to obtain treatment at stake.Food Selectivity and Sensory Sensitivity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism spectrum disorders comprise a complex set of related developmental disorders that are characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. Impairments in sensory processing are also extremely common. The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders is increasing and is currently estimated to affect 1 in 150 children. Autism spectrum disorders are considered to be a major health and educational problem, affecting many areas of daily living, including eating.Dietary Intake and Parents' Perception of Mealtime Behaviors in Preschool-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and in Typically Developing Children
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently report that their children have selective eating behaviors and refuse many foods, which could result in inadequate nutrient intake. This preliminary cross-sectional descriptive study investigated dietary intake and parents' reported perception of food behaviors of 20 3- to 5-year-old children with ASD. Twenty typically developing children matched for sex, age, and ethnicity were also studied as a case-control comparison. Nutrient intake determined from 3-day food records was adjusted for day-to-day variation to determine the estimate of usual intake distribution for the two groups.Registered Dietitians’ Insights in Treating Autistic Children
The topic of children and young adults living with autism has once again captured the attention of the mainstream media. Autism is becoming so prevalent in today’s public discourse that the producers of popular reality television shows have purchased the rights to a documentary on the topic (1). While, at first blush, this may seem to bring this disorder into the light of public acceptance, it also is a clarion call for health care professionals to ensure that the condition is understood and managed well, and not simply characterized as a personality quirk.
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