Association of dietary patterns with subthreshold autism trait , attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, and comorbid behaviors in 3-year-old children
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2483.2024.05.016
- VernacularTitle:饮食模式与3岁幼儿孤独症样行为、注意缺陷多动障碍症状及共患行为的关联
- Author:
Hui CAO
1
;
Shuangqin YAN
1
;
Liangliang XIE
1
;
Guopeng GAO
1
;
Sumei WANG
1
;
Tingting WENG
1
;
Xiaogang YIN
1
;
Fangbiao TAO
2
Author Information
1. Maanshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital , Maanshan , Anhui 243000 , China
2. Anhui Medical University , Hefei , Anhui 230032 , China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dietary patterns;
Autism spectrum disorder;
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
Children
- From:
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
2024;35(5):68-71
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the main dietary patterns of children in urban areas of Maanshan City, and to explore the association between dietary patterns and subthreshold autism trait (SAT), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and comorbid behaviors in 3-year-old children. Methods Based on the birth cohort of Maanshan Maternal and Infant Health from June 2015 to June 2016，regular physical examinations were conducted from 4 to 2 to 1, and follow-up was conducted until the age of 3. A semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was employed to assess dietary intakes. SAT and ADHD symptoms were assessed by Clancy autism behavior scale (CABS) and the 10-item Chinese version of the Conners Abbreviated Symptom Questionnaire (C-ASQ). Social-demographic information was also collected. Results The detection rates of SAT, ADHD symptoms, and comorbidity were 11.03%, 5.28%, and 2.71%, respectively. The older the father, the higher the mother's education level, and the higher the per capita monthly income of the family, the lower the SAT detection rate (P<0.05). The higher the father's educational level, the lower the detection rate of ADHD symptoms (P<0.05). The older the mother and the higher the education level, the lower the detection rate of comorbid behavior in their children (P <0.05). After adjusting for demographic influencing factors, the low intake level was used as a reference. The vegetarian type with moderate intake level was negatively correlated with SAT, while the processed food type with high intake level was positively correlated with SAT. The vegetarian type with high intake level was negatively correlated with ADHD symptoms, while the snack type with high intake level was positively correlated with ADHD symptoms. The vegetarian type with high intake level was negatively correlated with comorbidity. Conclusion Unhealthy dietary patterns are related to children's SAT and ADHD symptoms. Correcting children's unhealthy eating patterns may help reduce children's behavior problems.
