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September 10, 2025International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering TechnologyOpen Access

Assessment of Dietary Intake of Zinc and its Association with the Immune Status and Gut Health in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Aged 6-14 Years

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MGMihir GandhiDuke-NUS Medical School

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Overview

Observational study assesses zinc's link to immune dysfunction and gastrointestinal health in children, highlighting dietary deficiencies.

Key Points

  • Inadequate zinc intake was seen in 73.3% of children with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Children with low zinc intake had a higher prevalence of immune-related symptoms like respiratory infections.
  • A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 30 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Dietary selectivity may contribute to the high prevalence of zinc deficiency, signaling a need for nutritional intervention.

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Mihir Gandhi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c19fa854b1d3bfb60db965https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2025.73391
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