Table 6.
Comparison of the inadequate daily energy and macronutrient intake between ASD and TD children stratified by gender.
| Daily Macronutrients intake | Reference range | Boy | Girl | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 years | 4–8 years | ASD N (%) | TD N (%) | p-value | ASD N (%) | TD N (%) | p-value | |
| Calories (kcal) | 10 (27.8) | 5 (19.2) | 0.553 | 1 (6.70) | 5 (20.0) | 0.381 | ||
| Protein (g/kg) | 13 | 19 | 7 (19.4) | 3 (11.5) | 0.499 | 0 (0.00) | 3 (12.0) | 0.279 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 130 | 130 | 6 (16.7) | 6 (23.1) | 0.528 | 4 (26.7) | 1 (4.00) | 0.036 |
| Fat (g) | 30–40 | 25–35 | 20 (55.6) | 17 (65.4) | 0.600 | 9 (60.0) | 19 (76.0) | 0.311 |
ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder; TD, Typically Developing Child.
Significant difference at p < 0.05. Chi-square (χ2) test.