Brief Report: Decreased Bone Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.
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| Title: | Brief Report: Decreased Bone Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. |
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| Authors: | Islam, Noreen, Hathaway, Kristin L., Anderson, Brooke S., Sharp, William G., Loechner, Karen J. |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Jun2025, Vol. 55 Issue 6, p2179-2185. 7p. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of eating disorders, Diagnosis of deficiency diseases, Osteopenia, Epiphysiolysis, Vitamin D deficiency, Malnutrition, Bone density, Body mass index, Autism, Bone diseases, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Rickets, Compression fractures, Vertebral fractures, Zinc, Eating disorders, Vitamin A deficiency, Vitamin E deficiency, Calcium, Deficiency diseases, Asperger's syndrome, Dietary supplements, Disease risk factors |
| Abstract: | Purpose: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and food selectivity are at increased risk for nutritional deficiencies which could affect bone health. Methods: We report on four male patients with ASD and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) with significant bone conditions including rickets, vertebral compression fractures, osteopenia, and slipped capital femoral epiphyses. Results: Each patient was at risk for at least one nutritional deficiency. Two out of four patients had deficiencies in Vitamins A, B12, E, and zinc. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency were noted in all four. Two out of four patients with Vitamin D deficiency developed rickets. Conclusion: Provisional evidence suggests that children with ASD and ARFID are at elevated risk for serious adverse bone health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Purpose: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and food selectivity are at increased risk for nutritional deficiencies which could affect bone health. Methods: We report on four male patients with ASD and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) with significant bone conditions including rickets, vertebral compression fractures, osteopenia, and slipped capital femoral epiphyses. Results: Each patient was at risk for at least one nutritional deficiency. Two out of four patients had deficiencies in Vitamins A, B12, E, and zinc. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency were noted in all four. Two out of four patients with Vitamin D deficiency developed rickets. Conclusion: Provisional evidence suggests that children with ASD and ARFID are at elevated risk for serious adverse bone health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-05976-x |
