Nutritional Impact of a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Nutritional Impact of a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder We compared anthropometric values, nutrient intake, the Healthy Eating Index and food variety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 20 on a gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet and 85 on a regular diet in Valencia (Spain) using 3-days food diaries. Those on the GFCF diet had a lower weight, body mass index, and total energy, pantothenic acid, calcium, phosphorus and sodium intake, but a higher intake of fiber, legumes, and vegetables. Further, the GFCF diet group had a better quality of fat intake, but needed supplementation with vitamin D. Randomized controlled trials are required to explore long-term effects of this diet on anthropometric and nutritional status (the focus of our study), but also behavioral symptoms, in children with ASD. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Springer Journals

Nutritional Impact of a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2015 by Springer Science+Business Media New York
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Psychology; Child and School Psychology; Pediatrics; Neurosciences; Public Health
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0162-3257
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1573-3432
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10.1007/s10803-015-2582-7
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Abstract

We compared anthropometric values, nutrient intake, the Healthy Eating Index and food variety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 20 on a gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet and 85 on a regular diet in Valencia (Spain) using 3-days food diaries. Those on the GFCF diet had a lower weight, body mass index, and total energy, pantothenic acid, calcium, phosphorus and sodium intake, but a higher intake of fiber, legumes, and vegetables. Further, the GFCF diet group had a better quality of fat intake, but needed supplementation with vitamin D. Randomized controlled trials are required to explore long-term effects of this diet on anthropometric and nutritional status (the focus of our study), but also behavioral symptoms, in children with ASD.

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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – Springer Journals

Published: Oct 1, 2015

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