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[Features of the nutritional status and nutrition of children with autistic disorders]

E A Tkachuk1,2,3, N N Martynovich1, N E Globenko3

  • 1Irkutsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 664003, Irkutsk, Russian Federation.

Voprosy Pitaniia
|October 31, 2021
PubMed

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Dietary adjustments for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can improve non-verbal IQ and reduce autism symptoms. Analyzing ASD dietary habits is crucial for addressing nutritional deficiencies and improving health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex multisystem disease impacting metabolic and neurobiological processes.
  • Increasing incidence of ASD in children necessitates research into associated health conditions.
  • Physical and gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common in ASD, exacerbated by eating disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the dietary habits of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
  • To investigate the link between nutritional status and the clinical manifestations of ASD.
  • To explore the impact of dietary interventions on cognitive and behavioral outcomes in ASD.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of dietary habits in children with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Assessment of nutritional status, including caloric intake, macronutrient consumption, and micronutrient deficiencies.
  • Review of existing literature on the relationship between diet, gut health, and ASD symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Children with ASD often exhibit poor nutritional status, including caloric imbalances, high fat/sugar/salt intake, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals (e.g., calcium, lithium, potassium).
  • Nutritional deficiencies in ASD are linked to exacerbated neuropsychiatric symptoms, metabolic disturbances, and developmental delays.
  • Eating disorders in ASD negatively impact nutritional status and worsen gastrointestinal conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional adjustments hold potential for improving non-verbal IQ and decreasing clinical autism manifestations.
  • Addressing nutritional deficiencies is a critical component of managing ASD.
  • Developing nutritional guidelines for children with ASD, particularly in educational settings, is highly relevant.

Keywords:
autismautism spectrum disordersglutenfree dietnutritional statusrestrictive diets

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