Nutrition & Autism

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  1. 3. Males with autism were found to have over three times as high of a chance of being exposed to _____ during gestation or breastfeeding.
  2. 7. Because many people with autism have strict food preferences, autistic individuals may suffer from nutritional _____.
  3. 8. Ensuring that a pregnant mother consumes plenty of fruits and _____ will reduce the likelihood of her child having autism.
  4. 9. Consumption of ultra-processed foods in this trimester of pregnancy is linked to lower verbal functioning in Pre-K students.
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  1. 1. Avoiding foods with these while pregnant will not reduce chances of having a child with autism, contrary to popular belief.
  2. 2. Artificial _____ can pass from a pregnant mother to her baby, potentially resulting in neurological impacts.
  3. 4. People with autism may have ____ issues with some food textures or appearances.
  4. 5. It is important to be conscious of your ____, even if you do not have autism.
  5. 6. _____ D3 has been found to decrease symptoms of autism.