Abstract
Consumption of macro- and micronutrients and food group servings by children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs; n = 46) and typical development (n = 31) were compared using 3-day diet records. Children with ASDs consumed significantly more vitamin B6 and E and non-dairy protein servings, less calcium, and fewer dairy servings (p < .05). The significantly lower dairy serving intake persisted after controlling for child age and sex and parental dietary restrictions, and excluding children on the gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet. Large proportions of children in both groups did not meet national recommendations for daily intake of fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin D.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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Autistic Disorder / psychology*
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Child
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Child Development
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Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
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Child, Preschool
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Dairy Products / statistics & numerical data
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Diet / standards
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Diet / statistics & numerical data*
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Diet Records
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Dietary Carbohydrates
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Dietary Fats
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Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage
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Dietary Proteins
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Dietary Supplements / statistics & numerical data
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Eating*
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Energy Intake
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Feeding Behavior / psychology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Micronutrients / administration & dosage
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Nutrition Assessment*
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Nutritional Requirements
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Parents / psychology
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Sex Factors
Substances
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Dietary Carbohydrates
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Dietary Fats
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Dietary Fiber
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Dietary Proteins
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Micronutrients