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The Association Between Children’s Dietary Inflammatory Index (C-DII) and Nutrient Adequacy with Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Sleep Habits, and Autistic Traits

Auteurs: Mohammad Javad Zare, Afsane Ahmadi, Sara Dehbozorgi, Morteza Zare, Najmeh Hejazi

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2025

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition characterized by features such as abnormalities in social functioning, difficulties in speaking and nonverbal communication, repetitive and restricted behaviors and interests, and possible sensory abnormalities (American Psychiatric Association & Association, 2013). Autistic children may show co-occurring conditions like gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and sleep issues, which can impact their overall well-being (Lai et al., 2019; Leader et al., 2022). ASD children may have different dietary intakes because of food selectivity and altered eating behaviors in comparison with non-autistic children due to the restricted interest and sensory abnormalities in ASD (Marí-Bauset et al. 2014; Nimbley et al., 2022; Plaza-Diaz et al., 2021). …

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Titel: The Association Between Children’s Dietary Inflammatory Index (C-DII) and Nutrient Adequacy with Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Sleep Habits, and Autistic Traits
Auteurs: Mohammad Javad Zare
Afsane Ahmadi
Sara Dehbozorgi
Morteza Zare
Najmeh Hejazi
Publicatiedatum: 12-04-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2025
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06328-z

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