The relationship between gastrointestinal alterations and the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders highlights the importance of a nutritional approach in their multidisciplinary care. The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between nutritional profiles and gastrointestinal alterations. This descriptive, correlational, and cross- sectional study evaluated 55 school-aged children with autism. The nutritional profile was determined using the anthropometric indicator body mass index for age (BMI/age). The dietaryassessment included a record of macronutrient, gluten, and casein intake. The clinical evaluation included signs of gastrointestinal alterations and malnutrition. Anthropometric results showed that 63.6% of the children were within the normal range, 1.8 % were underweight, and 34.5 % were overweight. The most frequent gastrointestinal al...

The relationship between gastrointestinal alterations and the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders highlights the importance of a nutritional approach in their multidisciplinary care. The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between nutritional profiles and gastrointestinal alterations. This descriptive, correlational, and cross- sectional study evaluated 55 school-aged children with autism. The nutritional profile was determined using the anthropometric indicator body mass index for age (BMI/age). The dietaryassessment included a record of macronutrient, gluten, and casein intake. The clinical evaluation included signs of gastrointestinal alterations and malnutrition. Anthropometric results showed that 63.6% of the children were within the normal range, 1.8 % were underweight, and 34.5 % were overweight. The most frequent gastrointestinal al...