Nutritional Status of Pre-school Children and Determinant Factors of Autism: A Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder triggered by several factors, including those of genetic and environmental nature. ASD can alter communication, behavior, and children's nutritional status, placing them at high risk for nutritional imbalances. Therefore, this study aims to assess preschool autistic children's nutritional status as compared to that of Typically Developing (TD) children of the same age. The study also revealed some of the ASD risk factors among the Jordanian population. It included 52 ASD and 51 TD children (3-6 years), and considered sociodemographic, obstetric, and nutritional factors of the two groups, stratified by gender. Nutritional status was evaluated through a comprehensive questionnaire, 3-day food record, and anthropometric and bioch

SUBMITTER: Alkhalidy H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7933547 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature