Association between parenting styles, food selectivity, and nutritional status in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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https://doi.org/10.15343/0104-7809.202549e18032025IKeywords:
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eating Behavior, Child NutritionAbstract
To evaluate parenting styles related to feeding and the nutritional status of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This was a quantitative, cross-sectional, observational study using primary data collection. A total of 52 parents and/or guardians of children of both sexes aged 5 to 10 years participated. Parenting style was identified using the Parental Feeding Style Questionnaire. Food selectivity was assessed using the Eating Behavior Assessment Scale for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nutritional status was determined through the following indices: weight-for-age, height-for-age, and body mass index-for-age. The three parenting styles identified in this research were uninvolved, responsive, and permissive. Regarding food selectivity, most children (76.9%) were classified as always selective (48.1%) or frequently selective (28.8%). Half (50%) of the children presented adequate weight-for-age. Concerning body mass index, half (50%) were classified as adequate; however, the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity among boys (15.4% and 17.9%, respectively) was higher than among girls (0% and 7.7%, respectively). The uninvolved parenting style was the most prevalent. Moreover, a high presence of food selectivity was observed among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Although most children were eutrophic, it is important to monitor cases of excess weight, especially among boys.
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