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Parental feeding practices and child-related factors are associated with overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder


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Shiang, Yen Eow and Poh, Ying Lim and Awang, Hamidin and Mohd Shariff, Zalilah (2021) Parental feeding practices and child-related factors are associated with overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. SpringerLink, 52. 3655 - 3667. ISSN 0162-3257; ESSN: 1573-3432

Abstract

Atypical eating behaviors displayed by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) predispose them to unhealthy weight gain. We determined the factors associated with body weight status among 261 children with ASD (3–18 years) at nine autism intervention centers. Their mothers completed a self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic background, parenting style, parental feeding practices, parenting stress, sleep habits, eating behaviors, and autism severity. Children with older age, non-full term gestational age, high maternal perceived weight, high maternal concern about child weight, and low pressure to eat were more likely to be overweight and obese. Obesity is a major concern among children with ASD. Healthy weight management programs for parents should incorporate appropriate feeding practices and a healthy perception of body weight.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05247-7
Publisher: Springer New York
Keywords: Parental feeding practices; Body weight status; ASD; Children; Child eating behaviors
Depositing User: Ms. Che Wa Zakaria
Date Deposited: 18 May 2023 02:45
Last Modified: 18 May 2023 02:45
Altmetrics: http://www.altmetric.com/details.php?domain=psasir.upm.edu.my&doi=10.1007/s10803-021-05247-7
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102447
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