Weight Status and Associated Risk Factors of Mealtime Behaviours among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15719159 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maizatul Naqiah Zulkifli (0000-0001-5566-7329, Ministry of Health), Masne Kadar (0000-0002-1497-0548, National University of Malaysia), Nur Hana Hamzaid (0000-0002-5414-446X, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 927-927 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children9070927 |
| PMID | 35883911 |
| OpenAlex | W4283274697 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 50 |
Atypical mealtime behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been linked with oral sensory hypersensitivity that may contribute to food selectivity and weight issues. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the association between atypical mealtime behaviours and associated risk factors besides exploring the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Malaysian children with ASD in community settings. A total of 150 children with ASD aged 3−11 years participated in this study. A self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic variables, mealtime behaviours and oral sensory processing was completed by the caregivers. The prevalence of overweight in the study samples was 18.5%, whereas obesity was 20.0%. In a multivariate analysis model, oral sensory processing (B = 0.608, 95% CI = 0.493, 0.722, p < 0.001), severity of autism symptoms (moderate and severe) (B = 2.585, 95% CI = 0.722, 4.448, p = 0.007) and younger children with ASD (B = −0.694, 95% CI = −1.189, −0.199, p = 0.006) were found as independent predictors of atypical mealtime behaviours. Children with ASD aged 3−11 years old have a higher prevalence of being overweight and obese, thus requiring regular anthropometric screening in community settings by relevant healthcare professionals. Furthermore, a relationship was found between oral sensory difficulties and atypical mealtime behaviours in children with ASD. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial in the overall management of food selectivity in this population
Anthropometry · Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Environmental health · Multivariate analysis · Obesity · Overweight · Population · Psychiatry · Sensory processing · Sensory system · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Internal Medicine · Pediatrics
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Food neophobia and ‘picky/fussy’ eating in children
Picky/fussy eating in children
Clinical differences in children with autism spectrum disorder with and without food selectivity
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |