Eating Patterns in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eating Patterns in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Ahumada, Danay
Guzman, Barbara
Rebolledo, Soledad
Opazo, Karol
Marileo, Luis
Parra Soto, Solange
Viscardi, Sharon
Ahumada, Danay
Guzman, Barbara
Rebolledo, Soledad
Opazo, Karol
Marileo, Luis
Parra Soto, Solange
Viscardi, Sharon
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10.3390/healthcare10101829
HEALTHCARE,Vol.10,,2022
HEALTHCARE,Vol.10,,2022
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to analyze the eating patterns of preschool- and school-aged children with ASD, as provided by their families, in the La Araucania Region of Chile. It involved a cross-sectional study with 72 families with children diagnosed with ASD aged between 2 and 12 years old. Food selectivity, appetite, body mass index (BMI) and frequency of food consumption were studied. The research determined that 97.67% present food selectivity, corresponding to alterations in the frequency of consumption of specific food groups. Moreover, 93.06%, 90.28%, 80.56% and 62.50% of children in the study do not meet the daily recommendations for fruit, fish, water and vegetable consumption, respectively. Therefore, it is important for these findings to be considered when designing and carrying out educational interventions regarding food in families with children with ASD for greater assertiveness and effectiveness in improving health.