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

Raspini, Benedetta; Prosperi, Margherita; Guiducci, Letizia; Santocchi, Elisa; Tancredi, Raffaella; Calderoni, Sara; Morales, Maria Aurora; Morelli, Maria Sole; Simione, Meg; Fiechtner, Lauren; Muratori, Filippo; Cena, Hellas

doi:10.3390/nu13114039

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“…In the current study, there was no significant difference in the frequency of SSBs intake between children with ASD and TD children. Inconsistent with our study, some studies showed that compared to TD children, children with ASD tended to intake more SSBs and sugars (10,11,38). A study with a large sample among Chinese children aged 6-17 years showed that only 24.50% of the children consumed SSBs <1 time /week, and 25.90% consumed SSBs ≥5 times/week (39).…”

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“…It has been well documented that SSBs intake has harmful effects on children health, such as obesity, dental caries, high blood pressure, metabolic syndromes, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases ( 9 ), and emotional and behavioral problems ( 5 ). Some studies have shown that compared to TD children, children with ASD tend to intake more SSBs and sugars due to refuse bitter taste during the period of preschool and primary school ( 10 , 11 ). Unfortunately, children with ASD were vulnerable to diet ( 12 ), so we speculated that higher frequent SSBs intake was positively associated with emotional and behavioral problems in the children with ASD.…”

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The association between sugar-sweetened beverages and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder

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BackgroundEmotional and behavioral problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It's still unclear whether children with ASD have abnormal sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and milk intake and whether this abnormality will affect their emotions and behavior remains unclear. The current study aims to investigate the association of SSBs and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Methods107 children with ASD and 207 typical developing (TD) children aged 6-12 years old were recruited for the study. The frequency of SSBs and milk intake was assessed by a self-designed questionnaire. Emotional and behavioral problems were assessed by Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Then, the linear regression model was produced to evaluate the association of SSBs and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems.ResultsIn the current study, there was no difference in frequency of SSBs intake between children with ASD and TD children (p > 0.05), and children with ASD consumed less milk compared to TD children (p < 0.05). After adjusting sex, age, maternal and paternal education, and monthly family income, we found a significant difference in each subscale score of SDQ in the two groups (p < 0.05). In children with ASD, higher frequent SSBs intake was positively associated with the scores of the emotional problem (p for trend <0.05), and lower frequent milk intake was inversely associated with the scores of prosocial behavior (p for trend <0.05). No interactive effects were found on SSBs and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems (p for trend > 0.05).ConclusionIn children with ASD, frequency of SSBs and milk intake was associated with the emotional problem and prosocial behavior, respectively. Children with ASD should increase the frequency of milk intake and decrease the frequency of SSBs intake.

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The association between sugar-sweetened beverages and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder

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“…[ 33 ] found that children who live in low UVB light have almost three times the prevalence of ASD compared to children who live in sunny areas. Moreover, ASD children may show particular dietary habits, often having food selectivity and restricted diets, which expose them to an increased risk for micronutrient deficiencies [ 34 ]; thus, 25(OH)D synthesis or intake may be reduced in these children.…”

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Vitamin D Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Determinants and Effects of the Response to Probiotic Supplementation

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A relationship between the presence of clinical symptoms and gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances associated with nutritional deficiencies, including vitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency, has been observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim was to evaluate 25(OH)D levels according to the annual rhythm cycle, gender, the severity of autism, nutritional or clinical status, inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers, GI symptoms, and the clinical response to probiotic/placebo supplementation in preschooler children with ASD. Eighty-one ASD preschoolers (67 males) were assessed with standardized tools for ASD severity (ADOS score) and GI symptoms (by GI-Index at six-items and at nine-items, the latter defined as the Total GI-Index). The 25(OH)D levels were compared among different ASD subgroups according to metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers (leptin, insulin, resistin, PAI-1, MCP-1, TNF-alfa, and IL-6), gender, and the presence or absence of: (i) GI symptoms, (ii) the response to probiotic supplementation (the improvement of GI symptomatology), (iii) the response to probiotic supplementation (improvement of ASD severity). Only 25% of the ASD children presented an adequate 25(OH)D status (≥30 ng/mL according to the Endocrine Society guidelines). All the 25(OH)D levels falling in the severe deficiency range (<10 ng/mL) were observed in the male subgroup. A significant inverse correlation between 25(OH)D and leptin was observed (R = −0.24, p = 0.037). An inverse correlation was found between 25(OH)D levels and the GI Index 6-Items and Total GI-Index (R = −0.25, p = 0.026; −0.27, = 0.009) and a direct relationship with the probiotic response (R = 0.4, p = 0.05). The monitoring of 25(OH)D levels and the co-administration of 25(OH)D and probiotic supplementation could be considered in ASD from early ages.

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“…Uma criança com uma boa alimentação tem menos probabilidade de sofrer: distúrbios nutricionais, anemia, sobrepeso, obesidade, cárie dentária e problemas de aprendizagem escolar, contribuindo para a prevenção de certas patologias na idade adulta como doenças cardiovasculares, diabetes e alguns tipos de câncer (Raspini et al, 2021).…”

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Influence of eating habits of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Children with ASD are more likely to have eating difficulties, such as refusing and choosing certain foods, oral motor dysfunction and various behavioral problems. In addition, they may have essential micronutrient deficiencies compared to other children in the same developmental range. To verify the eating habits of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An integrative review was carried out based on the PICo strategy. The search for articles was carried out in the PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs databases, using the descriptors in Portuguese and English: “Food selectivity”, “Habits” and “Autistic spectrum disorder” joined with the Boolean operator “AND”. Access to the databases was carried out from February to April 2022. 185 articles were found and after applying the inclusion criteria, 12 articles remained. It was noticed that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have a predisposition to food selectivity behaviors, which can indicate nutritional problems, a worrying factor, given that the childhood stage has a direct long-term influence. It is necessary that these children receive adequate intervention with regard to nutritional monitoring. The main eating habits in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are behaviors of food selectivity, resistance to trying new foods, reading variation, behavioral problems at mealtimes, where such food preferences are attributed to the influence of other factors, such as sensory sensitivity and family diet.

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

Cited by 27 publications

References 79 publications

The association between sugar-sweetened beverages and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder

The association between sugar-sweetened beverages and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder

Vitamin D Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Determinants and Effects of the Response to Probiotic Supplementation

Influence of eating habits of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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