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- Title
The Distribution of Anthropometrics indices and Prevalence of Nutritional Problems among Children and Adolescents with Autism Disorder.
- Authors
Javaheri, Fatemeh Sadat Hashemi; Hakimi, Ali; Kianifar, Hamid Reza; Talebi, Saeedeh
- Abstract
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Children with ASD are at risk of nutritional problems that could impact growth and anthropometric indices over both the short and long term. Aim: the aim of present study was to determine prevalence of wasting and stunting among children and adolescent. Methods: To assess the prevalence of malnutrition indicators among preschool children with ASD, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 81 children and adolescents who referred to subspecialized and specialized Autism Akbar Children 's Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Weigh and height measurements was assessed based on standard protocols. The z-score of anthropometric indices was determine for all participants. Participants were asked about nutritional problems by interview. Results: In present study the mean±SD of age was 10.1±3.7 years old. Among participants 3.7% were with Diarrhea, 33.3% with Constipation, 4.9% with Reflux, 3.7% with Flatulence, and 1.2% with Steatorrhea. The prevalence of both of food neophobia and food Allergy was 16%. Furthermore, 18.5% had poor appetite 23.5% had moderate and 58% had good appetite. Based on standardized z-scores, the overall prevalence of under-weight, risk of overweight, overweight, and obese was 1.2%, 22.2%, 12.3%, and 7.4, respectively. Among participants 4.9% was stunting. Moreover, the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity was 7.4%, 23.5%, and 16%, respectively. Conclusion: Based on aforementioned prevalence, improving nutritional problems and anthropometric indices among ASD children and adolescents are crucial issue.
- Subjects
AUTISM in children; DISEASE prevalence; ANTHROPOMETRY; SOCIAL interaction; NUTRITIONAL assessment; NEOPHOBIA
- Publication
Journal of Nutrition, Fasting & Health, 2022, Vol 10, p257
- ISSN
2821-2746
- Publication type
Article