A Mixed-Methods Study to Examine Dietary Intake of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Parental Perspectives on Nutrition in Florida

IF 1 4区医学 Q3 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2022-12-02 DOI:10.1177/10883576221136449

H. Gray, Acadia W. Buro, Chantell Robinson, Nicole Slye, Wei Wang, S. Sinha, R. Kirby, Karen A. Berkman, Heather Agazzi, E. Shaffer-Hudkins, J. Marshall

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine dietary nutrient intake and parental perspectives on nutrition in a diverse sample (e.g., age, ethnicity) of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Florida. Forty-one parents of children with ASD (aged 2–17 years) completed a food record, and 25 of these parents participated in semi-structured focus groups. Children with ASD were significantly less likely to meet the recommendation for calcium compared with children in the general population (66.7% vs. 53.1%, odds ratio [OR] = 3.1; p = .002). Riboflavin and vitamin B12 intakes were significantly lower among children with ASD ( p < .001). Focus group results indicated parental concerns on children’s diet and mealtime behaviors. Parents discussed the quality of existing nutrition information to be a concern, reported wanting intervention content on effective feeding strategies and healthy eating specific to children with ASD, and wanted to receive a nutrition intervention in multiple delivery formats. These findings will be utilized in developing a nutrition education intervention.

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一项研究佛罗里达州自闭症谱系障碍儿童饮食摄入和父母营养观点的混合方法研究

本研究旨在研究佛罗里达州不同样本(如年龄、种族)自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)儿童的膳食营养摄入量和父母对营养的看法。41位自闭症儿童的父母(2-17岁)完成了一份食物记录，其中25位父母参加了半结构化的焦点小组。与普通人群的儿童相比，ASD儿童达到推荐钙摄入量的可能性显著降低(66.7% vs. 53.1%，优势比[OR] = 3.1;P = .002)。ASD患儿的核黄素和维生素B12摄入量显著降低(p < 0.001)。焦点小组结果表明家长对儿童饮食和用餐行为的关注。家长们讨论了现有营养信息的质量是一个值得关注的问题，报告说他们想要关于ASD儿童的有效喂养策略和健康饮食的干预内容，并希望接受多种分娩形式的营养干预。这些发现将用于制定营养教育干预措施。

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期刊介绍： Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities addresses issues concerning individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. Manuscripts reflect a wide range of disciplines, including education, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, social work, and related areas. The journal’s editorial staff seeks manuscripts from diverse philosophical and theoretical positions.