Publications by authors named "Giorgia de Filippo"
Article Synopsis
- Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to have low dietary diversity due to food selectivity, leading to a preference for high-energy foods and an increased risk of malnutrition.
- A pilot study called FOOD-AUT was conducted to create specialized canteen menus that cater to the nutritional and sensory needs of adults with ASD, aiming to improve food acceptance and overall health.
- The study found that tailored menus significantly increased food acceptance and reduced waste, emphasizing the importance of customized meal delivery for better nutritional outcomes in this population.
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often characterized by food-selectivity, food-neophobia and a marked preference for mild flavor, semi-liquid foods with pale colors. Therefore, they adopt a monotonous dietary pattern, and they prefer ultra-processed food, leading to a high risk of developing malnutrition. In Italy, where 75,072 individuals are diagnosed with ASD, center-based services play a crucial role in their daily management.
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