Association between feeding/mealtime behavior problems and internalizing/externalizing problems in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and typically developing children

Craig, Francesco; Giacomo, Andrea De; Operto, Francesca Felicia; Margari, Mariella; Trabacca, Antonio; Margari, Lucia

doi:10.23736/s0026-4946.19.05371-4

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“…In our study, children with ASD presented with more eating and feeding problems than their same-age non-ASD peers. Total scores along with scores for all four subdomains (poor eating ability, mealtime eating behavior, food selectivity, and parental feeding behavior) of children in the ASD group were consistently higher relative to the TD group, in keeping with empirical findings reported in the literature (17, [23][24][25][26][27][28]. Further analysis of the correlation between feeding problems and autism symptoms showed that the sensory score was positively correlated with poor eating ability, mealtime behavior and total score of the diet behavior questionnaire.…”

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confidence: 81%

Feeding problems, age of introduction of complementary food and autism symptom in children with autism spectrum disorder

Wang

Feng²,

Xue³

et al. 2022

Front. Pediatr.

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In this cross-sectional study, 84 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 77 healthy subjects showing typical development (TD) were reviewed. Parents reviewed the age of introduction of complementary foods (CFs), completed a demographic, diet behavior questionnaire and the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC). The results showed that the age of introduction of CFs was later in children with ASD than their TD counterparts. The age of introduction of CFs in ASD group was positively correlated with feeding problem. While the correlation was not observed in TD group. Children in the ASD group had higher total scores of the diet behavior questionnaire and all four subdomains (poor eating ability, mealtime eating behavior, food selectivity, and parental feeding behavior). ASD symptoms were clearly associated with feeding problems. The sensory subdomain score in ABC was positively correlated with poor eating ability, mealtime behavior and total score of the diet behavior questionnaire. The social self-care subdomain score was positively correlated with food selectivity. The interaction subdomain score was negative correlated with parental feeding behavior and total score of the diet behavior questionnaire. Further studies are required to establish the utility of delayed CFs introduction and/or early feeding problems as potential indicators of ASD.

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confidence: 81%

Feeding problems, age of introduction of complementary food and autism symptom in children with autism spectrum disorder

Wang

Feng²,

Xue³

et al. 2022

Front. Pediatr.

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“…The study included four forms filled by parents: sociodemographic data form, Figure Rating Scale [ 22 ], CFQ [ 11 , 20 , 23 ], and BPFAS [ 14 , 18 ]. The forms were read and marked by authors for illiterate parents.…”

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Mother-child pairs’ eating and feeding behaviours in two different nutritional status from two distinct provinces

Özen,

Güneş,

Yalçın

et al. 2024

BMC Pediatr

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Nutrition plays a crucial role for the bio-psycho-social growth and development of children. Mother-child pairs’ eating-feeding problems can be hypothesized to relate to the child’s nutritional status and living area. Our focus was to assess maternal attitudes and children’s eating habits in thin and normal-weight children across two cities characterized by distinct socioeconomic and demographic profiles: Ankara and Şanlıurfa. This double case-control study included the mothers whose children are aged between 2 and 7 years old in both cities. Figure Rating Scale, Child Feeding Questionnaire and Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale were filled by mothers of children. The mothers of thin children were concerned more about the weight of their children, felt more responsible for feeding their children, and use of pressured them to eat more frequently compared to normal-weight children’s mothers in both cities. In Ankara, the duration of breastfeeding is longer, using formula is rarer and starting complementary food on time is more common, mother had higher scores on perceived responsibility, perceived child weight, and concern about child weight subscales; lower score on the restriction subscale compared to Şanlıurfa. Mothers of both thin and normal weight children in Şanlıurfa rated their children as weaker compared to those in Ankara. In conclusion, child eating behaviors and parental feeding practices were associated with the weight of children depending on demographic and sociocultural differences. Implementing customized, location-specific preventive educational initiatives on child feeding will not only foster behavioral changes but also yield valuable insights for shaping future interventions.

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“…A specific cause of ED has not been established, but potential etiology includes genetic predisposition, cognitive and emotional vulnerability, social and environmental factors, such as pressure of the dominant cultural patterns and weight stigma ( 18 ). Moreover, in the group of children with ED, there are increased risks of emotional or behavioral disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders ( 19 , 20 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Adolescents With Eating Disorders in Pediatric Practice – The European Academy of Paediatrics Recommendations

et al. 2022

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In the face of the growing number of adolescents suffering from eating disorders (EDs) and access to psychiatric care limited by the epidemiological and demographic situation, the primary care pediatrician’s role in diagnosing and treating EDs is growing. The European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) decided to summarize knowledge about EDs and formulate recommendations to support European pediatricians and improve care for adolescents with EDs.

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Association between feeding/mealtime behavior problems and internalizing/externalizing problems in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and typically developing children

Cited by 7 publications

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Feeding problems, age of introduction of complementary food and autism symptom in children with autism spectrum disorder

Feeding problems, age of introduction of complementary food and autism symptom in children with autism spectrum disorder

Mother-child pairs’ eating and feeding behaviours in two different nutritional status from two distinct provinces

Adolescents With Eating Disorders in Pediatric Practice – The European Academy of Paediatrics Recommendations

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