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[Image Credit: Pixabay.com](Image Credit: Pixabay.com)  \nBuilding Healthy Eating Habits for Adolescents with ASD  \nAutism at-a-Glance is a series of practitioner and familyfriendly documents created by the Center on Secondary Education for Students with ASD (CSESA) designed for highschool staff members supporting students on the autism spectrum, as well as family members of adolescents with ASD. The purpose of the Autism at-aGlance series is to provide a current summary of topics relevant to high school students with ASD as well as practical tips and resources for school and community personnel and family members.  \nThis Autism at-a-Glance was designed to support highschool staff and family members in supporting adolescents on the autism spectrum as they learn to establish healthy eating habits.  \nT  \nhe nutritional guidelines for individuals with autism are the same as those for the general population. However, many teens with autism face challenges related to food and/or eating that can negatively impact their health.  \nPicky eaters  \nMany individuals with autism are picky eaters, which puts them at risk of having nutritional deficiencies. Research has shown that individuals with autism are five times more likely than their peers to have issues with eating which can lead to a range of health problems including long-term chronic health issues such as poor bone growth and heart disease.  \nBeing over weight  \nObesity is common among individuals with autism, especially as they move through adolescence and into adulthood. Carrying excess weight can also lead to other health problems such as anxiety, asthma, and sleep problems.  \nTips to Support Selective Eaters  \nConsult your physician  \nBe sure to talk with your doctor to rule out any food related medical problems. Gastrointestinal disorders or food allergies can be the reason that your teen chooses not to eat certain foods. Your doctor can also help with providing information about any nutritional deficiencies.  \nHealthy Eating Habits  \n[Image Credit: Pixabay.com](Image Credit: Pixabay.com)  \nConsult a speech and/or occupational therapist with feeding expertise  \nIndividuals with ASD may have difficulty eating due to sensory issues ([e.g. food](e.g. food) texture) and/or swallowing issues and these should be explored with related health professionals.  \nEncourage your teen to explore the food  \nTake time to look, touch, and smell new foods before tasting them. Do not force a tasting at the first introduction of a food. Accepting a new food can be difficult, so remember to be patient.  \nAvoid using food as a reward  \nUsing desserts and treats as a reward to eating vegetables may not help your teen learn the importance of eating a balanced diet.  \nEncourage your teen to help with meal preparation  \nSome teens are more open to trying new foods if they have had a hand in preparing them. Being an active participant in food preparation can promote independence skills that can be applied in other areas of your teen’s life (e.g. following directions/recipes, measurements, time) .  \nIntroduce only one new food at a time  \nTry introducing the new food along with a favorite food. Some teens may be more willing to try the new food if they can mix it with a food that they like (e.g. peas mixed with brown or white rice) .  \nTips to Promote Healthy Eating  \nAim to create a rainbow in your plate  \nIn other words, create a meal that includes fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. Having many different colors of produce on your plate (red, green, yellow, orange, purple, white, and blue) is not only pleasing to the eye, but also provides a broad range of nutrients.  \nGet your teen involved with determining foodshopping lists  \nEncouraging the teen to be involved with shopping isone way you may be able to get more buy-in from a teen. 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