Why are individuals with autism spectrum disorder at risk group for unhealthy weight?

Several studies have indicated that the prevalence of unhealthy body weight in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is high. It is unclear whether factors related to the weight status of children and adolescents with ASD are the same or different from factors associated with the weight st...

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Main Author: Trambacz-Oleszak Sylwia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2019-09-01
Series:Anthropological Review
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/anre-2019-0023