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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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15-12-2018 | Original Paper

Dietary Patterns and Anthropometric Measures of Indian Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Seema Siddiqi, Asna Urooj, Melwin James D’Souza

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2019

Abstract

Research literature on dietary patterns & eating habits of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in India is limited. To explore this, a pilot study (n = 53) which included 45 boys and 8 girls (age group of 2–13 years) was conducted. Three day food records, Food Frequency Questionnaire and Children Eating Behavior Inventory were used to assess the dietary intakes and mealtime behavior problems respectively. Findings revealed lower intake of fruits and vegetables which reflected on their micronutrient status which was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) in lower amounts predominantly B-Complex, Calcium and Iron. The study has suggested a strong need for future implementation of nutritional intervention programs at the earliest to expand food variety among children with ASD of this region.

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Titel: Dietary Patterns and Anthropometric Measures of Indian Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Seema Siddiqi
Asna Urooj
Melwin James D’Souza
Publicatiedatum: 15-12-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3850-0

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