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Diet quality in an ethnically diverse sample of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder compared with nationally representative data.

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Abstract
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Children with developmental disabilities are at an increased risk of unhealthy eating habits, which may contribute to compromised growth and development. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit unique risk factors for unhealthy dietary patterns, including sensory issues and cognitive rigidity at mealtimes.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Disability and health journal
Volume
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14
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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100981
ISSN Number
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1936-6574
URL
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1936-6574(20)30113-8
DOI
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10.1016/j.dhjo.2020.100981
Short Title
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Disabil Health J
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