TY - JOUR
T1 - Abnormal Eating Behaviors Are Common in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
AU - Amos-Kroohs, Robyn M.
AU - Fink, Birgit A.
AU - Smith, Carol J.
AU - Chin, Lyanne
AU - Van Calcar, Sandra C.
AU - Wozniak, Jeffrey R.
AU - Smith, Susan M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2016/2/1
Y1 - 2016/2/1
N2 - Objective To compare the eating behaviors and nutrition-related concerns in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) with those in typically developing children. Study design A survey that assessed eating behaviors was completed between October 2013 and May 2014 by the caregivers of children screened for FASD at the University of Minnesota's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Program, and typically developing children recruited from that clinic or from the Research Participation Core of the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin. Results Compared with controls (N = 81), children with FASD (N = 74) had delayed acquisition of self-feeding behavior (P <.001) and solid food introduction (P <.001). Impaired satiety was common and independent of medication use: 23.0% were never full/satisfied, 31.1% snacked constantly, and 27.0% concealed food (all P ≤.002). They consumed the equivalent of an additional meal/snack daily (P <.01). Children with FASD were more likely to have a past diagnosis of underweight (P <.001). Mean body mass index was significantly reduced for males (P =.009) but not females (P =.775) with FASD, and only 2 children with FASD were currently underweight. Children with FASD were more physically active (P <.01). Conclusions Abnormal eating patterns are common in children with FASD and may contribute to their delayed growth and nutritional inadequacies. Their poor satiety may reflect poor impulse control. Children with FASD may benefit from diet counseling. Conversely, some children with hyperphagia may warrant referral for FASD screening.
AB - Objective To compare the eating behaviors and nutrition-related concerns in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) with those in typically developing children. Study design A survey that assessed eating behaviors was completed between October 2013 and May 2014 by the caregivers of children screened for FASD at the University of Minnesota's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Program, and typically developing children recruited from that clinic or from the Research Participation Core of the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin. Results Compared with controls (N = 81), children with FASD (N = 74) had delayed acquisition of self-feeding behavior (P <.001) and solid food introduction (P <.001). Impaired satiety was common and independent of medication use: 23.0% were never full/satisfied, 31.1% snacked constantly, and 27.0% concealed food (all P ≤.002). They consumed the equivalent of an additional meal/snack daily (P <.01). Children with FASD were more likely to have a past diagnosis of underweight (P <.001). Mean body mass index was significantly reduced for males (P =.009) but not females (P =.775) with FASD, and only 2 children with FASD were currently underweight. Children with FASD were more physically active (P <.01). Conclusions Abnormal eating patterns are common in children with FASD and may contribute to their delayed growth and nutritional inadequacies. Their poor satiety may reflect poor impulse control. Children with FASD may benefit from diet counseling. Conversely, some children with hyperphagia may warrant referral for FASD screening.
KW - ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
KW - ASD Autism spectrum disorder
KW - BMI Body mass index
KW - FAS Fetal alcohol syndrome
KW - FASD Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.049
DO - 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.049
M3 - Article
C2 - 26608087
AN - SCOPUS:84959365433
SN - 0022-3476
VL - 169
SP - 194-200.e1
JO - Journal of Pediatrics
JF - Journal of Pediatrics
ER -