The association between sugar-sweetened beverages and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional and behavioral problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It's still unclear whether children with ASD have abnormal sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and milk intake and whether this abnormality will affect their emotions and behavior remains unclear. The current study aims to investigate the association of SSBs and milk intake with emotional and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Methods

107 children with ASD and 207 typical developing (TD) children aged 6-12 years old were recruited for the study. The frequency of SSBs and milk intake was assessed by a self-designed questionnaire. Emotional and behavioral problems were assessed by Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Then, the linear

SUBMITTER: Tan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9386187 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature