Comparative Assessment of Eating Behavior among Children with Autism to Typically Developing Children in Oman

Al-Kindi, Najma; Al‐Farsi, Yahya M.; Waly, Mostafa I.; Al-Shafaee, Mohammed; Bakheit, Charles S.; Al-Sharbati, Marwan M.; Al‐Adawi, Samir

doi:10.14206/canad.j.clin.nutr.2016.02.05

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“…Um estudo recente, realizado no Oriente Médio, comparou as principais características clínicas e comportamentais de 163 crianças e adolescentes com TEA, e 212 com desenvolvimento típico (DT), no qual não foi evidenciado diferenças significativas na média do IMC (p=0,81) entre os dois grupos analisados. Quanto ao comportamento alimentar dos indivíduos com TEA, foi demonstrado uma maior resistência para experimentar novos alimentos, além de problemas na forma de apresentação dos pratos e uma variedade limitada em relação o consumo de alimentos 35 .…”

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Seletividade alimentar em crianças e adolescente com transtorno do espectro autista

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Bubolz

Marques

et al. 2021

R. Assoc. bras. Nutr.

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Objetivo: Caracterizar a seletividade alimentar em crianças e adolescentes com otranstorno do espectro autista (TEA). Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo, realizado com 73 crianças e adolescentes com TEA, assistidos em um centro educacional no município de Pelotas, RS. Os dados sociodemográficos, antropométricos e de preferência alimentar foram coletados mediante anamnese, e as variáveis de seletividade alimentar foram apuradas através de um questionário, e confirmadas por meio da expressão de um ou mais domínios que compreende a seletividade: recusa alimentar, repertório limitado e alta frequência de um único alimento. Para avaliação da seletividade foi analisado um Questionário de Frequência Alimentar e três Recordatórios de 24 horas. Resultados: Da amostra avaliada, houve uma prevalência do sexo masculino(91,8%), da cor branca (86,3%), com média de idade de 7,1 (± 3,88), e com excesso de peso (42,5%). Observou-se que a maioria (53,4%) da amostra possuía seletividade alimentar, caracterizada principalmente pela expressão de fatores e aspectos sensoriais com base no odor dos alimentos (56,4%), textura (53,9%), aparência (53,8%) e temperatura (51,3%). Conclusão: A maioria das crianças e adolescentes com TEA avaliados demonstraram seletividade alimentar, associada a fatores sensoriais. Palavras-chave: Comportamento Alimentar. Consumo de Alimentos Criança. Adolescente. Transtorno do Espectro Autista.

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Seletividade alimentar em crianças e adolescente com transtorno do espectro autista

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Bubolz

Marques

et al. 2021

R. Assoc. bras. Nutr.

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“…Internationally, numerous public health and policy guidelines and recommendations have been published to address the increase in pediatric overweight and obesity among children with and without developmental disabilities in the United Kingdom Australia (Haby et al, 2006), China (Xiong et al, 2009), Kuwait (Elkum et al, 2016), Oman (Al-Kindi et al, 2016), Turkey (Bicer & Alsaffar, 2015), Iran (Hajian-Tilaki & Heidari, 2013), and other countries (Cole et al, 2000). In the United States, multi-level programmatic recommendations to address pediatric overweight and obesity have been published by the Obama’s administration’s ‘Let’s Move!” campaign (Executive Office of the Force WH, 2010), Institute of Medicine (Kumanyika et al, 2010), the National Institute of Health Strategic Plan for Obesity Research (Spiegel & Alving, 2005), Healthy People 2020 Initiative (Koh et al, 2011); (“Healthy People 2030,” n.d.; Koh et al, 2011), and the Healthy Weight Research Network (Curtin et al, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Not just at school: Inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder in a weight management program in a community pediatric setting

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Deavenport‐Saman

Solomon

et al. 2021

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Children with autism spectrum disorder are at increased risk for obesity compared to typically developing children. Many obesity intervention programs exclude children with autism spectrum disorder. There is little research on developmentally inclusive approaches to pediatric weight management. We examined the outcomes of children and families with autism spectrum disorder in an inclusive, comprehensive behavioral family-based lifestyle intervention. A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial on families enrolled in a comprehensive behavioral family-based lifestyle intervention was conducted. Analyses included chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests to examine family and child differences in program completion rates and multivariate regression analysis using generalized estimating equation to further examine differences in weight outcomes between children with autism spectrum disorder versus no autism spectrum disorder accounting for other covariates. There were 158 families; 15 families had children with autism spectrum disorder. There were no significant differences in demographics, program completion, or weight outcomes between the two groups. Children who completed the intervention had a significant decrease in body mass index Z-scores, but no change in their percentage of the 95th percentiles. Families of children with autism spectrum disorder participated in a comprehensive behavioral family-based lifestyle intervention alongside children without autism spectrum disorder with similar outcomes. Comprehensive behavioral family-based lifestyle intervention can meet the weight management needs of children with autism spectrum disorder using an inclusive approach, expanding access to needed obesity interventions. Lay abstract Children diagnosed with autism are likely to be more overweight than children who do not have autism. There are many group programs that help children to be more physically active and improve their eating habits to achieve healthy weight, but most of these programs do not allow children with autism to participate. We studied a program that was specially adapted so children with autism could participate together with peers who do not have autism. The program lasted 8 weeks and was offered in the evening at a large healthcare center in a big city. The children participated with a parent or another adult who takes care of them. We analyzed data that were part of a previous project where we studied how physical activity trackers called Fitbit help overweight children to change their eating and exercise habits so they can achieve healthier weight. Out of 158 families in the study, 15 families had a child or children with autism. We measured changes in the weight of children with and without autism and compared how many of the children completed the program. Children who had autism had similar results in achieving healthy weight and finishing the program compared to their peers without autism. Our study found that when a group weight management program is slightly changed to meet the needs of children with autism, they can successfully participate and benefit similarly to their peers who do not have autism. Registration This trial was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03215641).

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“…More eating problems are seen in those with ASD than their normal peers (Bicer and Alsaffar, 2013). These problems include selectivity about food texture, color and presentation (Al-Kindi et al, 2016). Children with ASD have high rates of food selectivity, which can increase the risk of nutritional and/or medical problems.…”

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“…However, there is very little information about the factors that cause eating behavior problems (food selectivity, food refusal, mealtime feeding problems) (Sharp et al, 2014). Restrictive diet in children with ASD can cause abnormal eating, restrictive and repetitive nutritional habits, weight loss, malnutrition and obesity (Al-Kindi et al, 2016). There are many studies that assess the differences between children with ASD and their peers' eating behavior, food intake, gastrointestinal (GI) and sleep problems (Sharp et al, 2013;Diolordi et al, 2015).…”

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Evaluation of sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems and eating behaviors in Turkish children with autistic disorder and PDD-NOS

Gok

Ozturk

Karaca

et al. 2020

AIA

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal (GI) problems and eating behaviors in children who are diagnosed with autistic disorder (AD) and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted with 102 children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sleeping and GI (abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing) problems in children were obtained by asking their parents using a questionnaire. The feeding assessment survey (FAS), brief autism mealtime behavior inventory (BAMBI) and food consumption frequency were used to obtain information about the children’s eating habits. Findings The BAMBI total score, food refusal and features of autism subscale scores of those with AD were higher than those in the PDD-NOS group (p < 0.05). Sleeping, GI and eating problems are seen in those with AD more commonly than in those diagnosed with PDD-NOS. Originality/value To the knowledge, this is the first study that compares GI, sleeping and eating problems in children with AD and PDD-NOS. Sleeping, GI and eating problems may be more frequent in children with AD than in those with PDD-NOS. The GI problem rate is higher in children with autism with sleeping problems than without sleeping problems.

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Comparative Assessment of Eating Behavior among Children with Autism to Typically Developing Children in Oman

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Seletividade alimentar em crianças e adolescente com transtorno do espectro autista

Seletividade alimentar em crianças e adolescente com transtorno do espectro autista

Not just at school: Inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder in a weight management program in a community pediatric setting

Evaluation of sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems and eating behaviors in Turkish children with autistic disorder and PDD-NOS

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