scholarly journals FoFA: Diet Information for Children with Autism with Semantic Technology in Android Based Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Lutfi Aristian Febrianto ◽  
Dewi Wisnu Wardani ◽  
Ardhi Wijayanto
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Carbohydrate Diet ◽  
Semantic Technology ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Exchange Information ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Specific Carbohydrate Diet

The number of people with autism in Indonesia increases by 0.15% or 6,900 children per year. One of the actions that can be done to overcome developmental disorders of children with autism is to do Feingold and Failsafe Diet, Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD diet), and Casein-Free Gluten Free diet (CFGF diet) on foodstuffs given to children with autism. There is a need for socialization and presentation of information regarding the regulation of food items given to children with autism. Currently, there is no presentation of information in the form of mobile-based applications as a forum for parents to exchange information, especially those that utilize semantic technology. By utilizing semantic technology, the Food For Autism (FoFA) application was created to share knowledge for users related to food and beverage diet menus for children with autism. The test results show that the application of FoFA can apply semantic technology related to diet and food diets for children with autism.

scholarly journals FORMULASI SOFT CHEWY COOKIES BEBAS GLUTEN DAN KASEIN BERBASIS KOMBINASI MOCAF DAN TEPUNG MILLET PUTIH UNTUK ANAK AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER Free Gluten and Free Casein Soft Chewy Cookies Formulation with Combination of MOCAF and White Millet Flour Based for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Kirana Dwiyanti Prasetyo ◽  
Dominikus Raditya Atmaka
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Nutrient Quality ◽  
Randomized Design

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have to eat a gluten-free casein-free diet due to their special condition. Casein is protein that contained in milk and milk-based product which are source of calcium. Their special condition make children with ASD have a low bone-mass than other children. Modifi ed Cassava Flour (MOCAF) and white millet fl our are free gluten food sources which have rich calcium that is needed to increase nutrient quality in soft chewy cookies. This study was aimed to determine the eff ect of MOCAF fl our and white millet fl our combination on acceptability and nutritional value of free gluten and free casein soft chewy cookies. This study was true experimental study with complete randomized design. This study used un-trained panelist including ASD children(7–11 years old (25 panelists) and their parents (25 panelists). There were 4 formulas in this study consisted of 1 control formula (F0) based on 100% wheat fl our, and 4 treatment formulas which were combination of MOCAF fl our and white millet fl our with a percentage ratio of combination F1 (0%:100%) ; F2 (50%:50%) ; and F3 (75%:25%). Kruskal Wallis statistical test results showed there were signifi cant diff erences of aroma, color, texture, and taste between each formula. Result of acceptability and nutritional value showed F3 as the best formula. Each 60 g soft chewy cookies F3 contains 176,4 mg of calcium which fulfi ll 18% of calcium adequacy for 7–11 year old children. Gluten-free casein-free soft chewy cookies with combination of MOCAF and white millet fl our are suitable as an alternative snack for ASD children.

scholarly journals A pilot study of possible anti-inflammatory effects of the specific carbohydrate diet in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lillemor Berntson
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Short Chain Fatty Acids ◽  
Carbohydrate Diet ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Inflammatory Proteins ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Specific Carbohydrate Diet

Abstract Background To explore possible anti-inflammatory effects of the specific carbohydrate diet in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This diet has shown anti-inflammatory effect in children with inflammatory bowel disease. Methods Twenty-two patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (age 6.3–17.3 years), with ≤2 inflamed joints and an erythrocyte sedimentation rate < 30 mm/h, were included in this explorative study. Fifteen children completing four weeks on the diet were evaluated. A dietician introduced parents and children to the diet, and two follow-ups were performed during the intervention. Conventional laboratory tests and multiplex analyses of 92 inflammatory proteins were used. Short-chain fatty acids in faecal samples were examined. Results The diet significantly decreased morning stiffness (p = 0.003) and pain (p = 0.048). Physical function, assessed through the child health assessment questionnaire, improved (p = 0.022). Arthritis improved in five of the seven children with arthritis; in those seven, multiplex analyses showed a significant decrease in nine inflammatory proteins, including TNF-alpha (p = 0.028), after four weeks. Faecal butyrate, analysed in all 15 participants, increased significantly (p = 0.020). Conclusion The specific carbohydrate diet may have significant positive effects on arthritis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but further studies are needed. Clinical trials identifier NCT04205500, 2019/12/17, retrospectively registered. URL: https://register.clinicaltrials.gov

scholarly journals Assessment of Food Quality in School Canteens: A Comparative Quantitative Study between Primary and Secondary Schools in Malaysia

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 3009
Author(s):  
Leng Huat Foo ◽  
Ying Jing Tan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Total Sugar Content ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Packaged Foods

Schools are an important food environment to cultivate and promote healthy food choices and practices among children and adolescents. The aim of the present study was to assess the type and quality of food and beverages sold in school canteens in public primary and secondary schools in Kelantan, Malaysia. Eligible schools were randomly selected from the list of all schools and detailed information of all food and beverage items sold in the school canteens were collected during school days. Food and beverages were classified based on food groups derived from the Malaysian Food Dietary Guideline and the Recommended Foods for Healthy Cafeteria Guideline. An assessment of the traffic-light nutrition food-labelling system of the total sugar content in all pre-packaged foods was also undertaken. A total of 568 food items were identified, with secondary school canteens selling a greater proportion of food items than the primary schools (55.5% vs. 44.5%). In terms of the main food groups, grains and cereal products represented the largest food group served (33–36%), followed by beverages (21–25%) and confectionary and sweet foods (12–13%). In contrast, the vegetable and fruit group represented the smallest proportion of food items sold (1–3%). Comparisons between primary and secondary schools showed a similar trend and pattern of food types and quality of foods sold, except for animal-based foods. A greater percentage of food items in this category was found among secondary schools (12.1%) versus primary schools (6.7%). When total sugar content of all pre-packaged foods was quantified based on the traffic-light nutrition-labelling system, almost one-third of foods and beverages were classified as high (29.1%). Confectionary (19.1%) and flavoured milk and fruit drinks (10.0%) both exceeded the recommended sugar levels of >22.5 g per 100 g and >11.25 mL per 100 m L, respectively. Only one of these packaged foods and beverages (0.9%) was classified as a healthy food choice. About a quarter of the food items available in school canteens were classified as prohibited based on a new revised list of prohibited food and beverage items. These findings indicate that, despite the Guidelines, a large number of unhealthy food items are being sold in school canteens. Hence, interventions such as sustainable healthy school canteen menus should be implemented to promote healthy food choices amongst school-aged children.

scholarly journals The prevalence of gluten free diet use among preschool children with autism spectrum disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Rubenstein ◽  
Laura Schieve ◽  
Chyrise Bradley ◽  
Carolyn DiGuiseppi ◽  
Eric Moody ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free

Experience in the use of transcranial micro polarization in children with autism spectrum disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Ludmila M. Kuzenkova ◽  
Anna V. Lashkova ◽  
Olga M. Konova ◽  
Tatyana G. Petelguzova
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Clinical Diagnoses ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Autistic Disorders ◽  
Positive Effect

Introduction. Autism is a disorder characterized by social interaction disorders, social-emotional reciprocity, responses to other people’s emotions, social use of speech skills, lack of modulations of behavior under the social situation, and limited interest stereotypes. The comprehensive approach using medical and psychological correction with physical methods of influence provides the best result in treating and rehabilitating children with autism. The original study examined the effects of transcranial micro polarization (TCMP) on the dynamics of autistic disorders. TCMP is a modern treatment method consisting of a directed polarizing impact of a low-power DC on specific brain areas. Materials and methods. There were observed 25 children aged from 2 years five months to 6 years with varying degrees of severity of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). For the study, three groups were identified according to the corresponding clinical diagnoses: Childhood autism, Atypical autism, and Other general developmental disorders. The vast majority of children from the first two groups had an intellectual disability of varying severity. The TCMP method was used to assess the technique’s effectiveness, the CARS diagnostic scale and the ATEK test. Results. At the end of the course, with the use of TCMP in all the analyzed groups, there was a shift towards a milder degree of autistic disorders. The most significant positive effect was recorded in children with mild forms of autism in the group of other general developmental disorders due to the initially higher level of development in this group. Conclusion. The results obtained demonstrate the effectiveness of TCMP in ASD children. According to the results of the study, the positive effect of this method was revealed in the form of reducing the severity of autistic disorders.

scholarly journals Language abilities in monolingual- and bilingual- exposed children with autism or other developmental disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 38-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yael G. Dai ◽  
Jeffrey D. Burke ◽  
Letitia Naigles ◽  
Inge-Marie Eigsti ◽  
Deborah A. Fein
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Language Abilities
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