Food variety as a predictor of nutritional status among children with autism.
J Autism Dev Disord
; 42(4): 549-56, 2012 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-21556968
ABSTRACT
The frequency of selective eating and nutritional deficiency was studied among 22 children with autism and an age matched typically developing control group. Children with autism ate fewer foods on average than typically developing children. (33.5 vs. 54.5 foods, P < .001) As compared to typical controls, children with autism had a higher average intake of magnesium, and lower average intake of protein, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D. Selective eaters were significantly more likely than typical controls to be at risk for at least one serious nutrient deficiency (P < .001).
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno Autístico
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Desenvolvimento Infantil
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Estado Nutricional
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Ingestão de Alimentos
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Comportamento Alimentar
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Autism Dev Disord
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos