Autistic Children Food Habits and the Risk of Running Malnutrition in Morocco

Hafid, Afaf; Touhamiaha, Ahmed Omar

doi:10.3923/aje.2018.8.13

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“…Possible explanations for underweight ASD children were hyperactivity, abnormal behavior leading to stress, or other comorbidities such as gastrointestinal diseases, lack of appetite, or even genetic factors 27 . Another study done in Morocco, found children with ASD to be more fussy eaters and significantly more malnourished than normal children 28 . Nevertheless, several studies have also found, high rates of obesity in children with ASD 29,30 .…”

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Assessment of Nutritional Status between Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Normal Children of Bangladesh

Sohel

Ashraf-Uz-Zaman

Acharjee

et al. 2021

Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J

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Background : Autism is one of the fastest spreading neuro-developmental disorders in the worldwide.Children with Autism spectrum disorder may be risk of suboptimal development which leads to increases morbidity, poor physical activity and performances. The aim of present study was to compare nutritional status between children with Autism spectrum disorder and normal children of Bangladesh. Materials and methods: It was cross-sectional and observational study. The study population was Group A consists of 100 normal Bangladeshi children and Group B consists of 100 Bangladeshi children with Autism spectrum disorder, aged between 02 and 18 years collected by convenient sampling. Height, weight, triceps skin fold thickness, suprailiac skin fold thickness and Body Mass Index (BMI) were analyzed. Results: Children with autism spectrum disorder had statistically significant lower height and weight; thicker triceps and suprailiac skin fold, were mostly under weight as compared to normal children. Conclusion: The results of this study provide the baseline information about nutritional status of normal children and children with autism spectrum disorder in Bangladesh which will help to monitor nutritional growth of children. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.20 (2); July 2021; Page 55-59

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Assessment of Nutritional Status between Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Normal Children of Bangladesh

Sohel

Ashraf-Uz-Zaman

Acharjee

et al. 2021

Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J

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“…A few Asian countries also reported an increased proportion of overweight or obesity among children with ASD, including China (31.5%) and Turkey (58.5%) [ 35 , 36 ]. Conversely, a higher percentage of children with ASD has been found to be underweight (20–23.4% vs. 9–12.6%) than TD peers in other countries [ 37 , 38 ].…”

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Weight Status and Associated Risk Factors of Mealtime Behaviours among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2022

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Atypical mealtime behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been linked with oral sensory hypersensitivity that may contribute to food selectivity and weight issues. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the association between atypical mealtime behaviours and associated risk factors besides exploring the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Malaysian children with ASD in community settings. A total of 150 children with ASD aged 3–11 years participated in this study. A self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic variables, mealtime behaviours and oral sensory processing was completed by the caregivers. The prevalence of overweight in the study samples was 18.5%, whereas obesity was 20.0%. In a multivariate analysis model, oral sensory processing (B = 0.608, 95% CI = 0.493, 0.722, p < 0.001), severity of autism symptoms (moderate and severe) (B = 2.585, 95% CI = 0.722, 4.448, p = 0.007) and younger children with ASD (B = −0.694, 95% CI = −1.189, −0.199, p = 0.006) were found as independent predictors of atypical mealtime behaviours. Children with ASD aged 3–11 years old have a higher prevalence of being overweight and obese, thus requiring regular anthropometric screening in community settings by relevant healthcare professionals. Furthermore, a relationship was found between oral sensory difficulties and atypical mealtime behaviours in children with ASD. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial in the overall management of food selectivity in this population.

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