Obesity in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Prevalence and Associated Factors

2013149 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Malia Beckwith · Children's Specialized Hospital

Carol B. Garrison · Children's Mercy Hospital

Abstract

Children with ASD are at risk for overweight and obesity, and children with autistic disorder are at greater risk for weight problems than children with Asperger's disorder/PDD-NOS. Further research is needed to identify factors related to overweight in children with ASD.

Topics & Keywords

Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Childhood Obesity

Volume 9, Issue 2, pp. 125-131

DOI: 10.1089/chi.2012.0028

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