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Anthropometric measurements were obtained, including weight, height, head circumference, and mid-upper arm circumference. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated and all numbers were plotted on WHO growth charts. Assessment of food preferences, and nutrient intake adequacy of children was done using the Food preference questionnaire, and the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) of Egyptian children.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Calorie-dense food and sugar intake were higher among ASD children than their healthy developing peers. ASD children omit some important protein sources such as dairy (COR\u2009=\u20095.2, 95% CI:2.7\u20139.9), meat, and poultry (COR\u2009=\u20092.7, 95% CI: 1.6\u20134.7), and a lower intake of fruits and vegetables than their healthy developing peers. For children with ASD in all age groups, a deficiency in the range of 50\u201360% was detected for vitamins (C, D, B6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin) and minerals (iron). A deficiency in the range of 60\u201370% was detected for folate and calcium. A deficiency of vitamin C calcium and iron was also detected for both children with ASD and their healthy developing relatives aged 6 to 12 years. GIT disorders were common among ASD children compared to healthy developing peers (COR\u2009=\u20092.8 to 10.3). Children with ASD had four-fold higher odds of stunting (COR\u2009=\u20094.1, CI: 1.7\u201310.1), threefold higher odds of being overweight (COR\u2009=\u20093.3, CI: 1.48\u20137.32), and nearly eleven-fold higher odds of obesity (COR\u2009=\u200911.4, CI: 4.05\u201332.17) compared to their healthy developing peers.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>ASD children are prone to overweight and protein malnutrition. 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