Dietary Patterns and Weight Status in Italian Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children

Dietary Patterns and Weight Status in Italian Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children

Atypical eating habits are more common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) than typically developing (TD) peers. Feeding problems may lead to the double burden of specific nutrient deficiencies and excessive weight gain, with a consequent increase in obesity prevalence. The dietary inta...

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Main Authors: Benedetta Raspini, Margherita Prosperi, Letizia Guiducci, Elisa Santocchi, Raffaella Tancredi, Sara Calderoni, Maria Aurora Morales, Mariangela Morelli, Meg Simione, Lauren Fiechtner, Filippo Muratori, Hellas Cena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
eating habits
pediatrics
obesity
autism spectrum disorder
BMI z-score
food selectivity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/4039

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