Imbalanced nutrition and increased dietary inflammatory index in children with autism spectrum disorder: associations with neurodevelopmental disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence rate of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has been rising; this study aimed to explore the relationship between nutritional intake and neurodevelopment in children with ASDs.

Methods

This study is a case-control cross-sectional comparison including 50 children with ASDs and 50 typically developing controls. A total of 500 children with neurodevelopmental disorders and 500 typically developing (TD) children were recruited based on clinical diagnosis to compare levels of inflammation. Among them, 50 children were diagnosed with ASDs based on DSM-5 criteria by experienced developmental behavioral pediatricians. A total of 50 typically developing children were matched with the 50 children with ASDs. Dietary surveys, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule

SUBMITTER: Shen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672334 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature