Understanding the link between gut microbiota, dietary intake, and nutritional status in children with autism and typical development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gut microbiota plays a potential role in human health and different disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, we analyzed gut bacteria composition in children with ASD and typical development (TD), and its relationship with nutritional status and dietary intake.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 3- to 12-year-old children (ASD = 30, TD = 28). Dietary intake (applying food frequency questionnaires) and body mass index-for-age (expressed in z-score) were determined. Children were divided into normal weight and excess weight (risk of overweight + overweight + obesity), and the ASD group was categorized into gluten- and casein-free diet (ASD-diet) or no diet (ASD-no diet). The relative abundance of gut bacteria was analy

SUBMITTER: Mendive Dubourdieu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10399235 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature