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ERIC Number: EJ674718
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Plasma Amino Acids Profiles in Children with Autism: Potential Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies.
Arnold, Georgianne L.; Hyman, Susan L.; Mooney, Robert A.; Kirby, Russell S.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v33 n4 p449-54 Aug 2003
The plasma amino acid profiles of 10 children with autism on gluten and casein restricted diets and 26 on unrestricted diets were reviewed. There was a trend for the children on restricted diets to have an increased prevalence of essential amino acid deficiencies and lower plasma levels of essential acids. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Body Composition, Child Health, Children, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education, Nutrition, Program Effectiveness
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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