Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for nutritional deficiencies because

A. they are prone to selective eating behaviors.
B. they may follow overly-restrictive diets in an attempt to treat their disorder.
C. they commonly experience GI problems, such as diarrhea.
D. All of these are reasons children with ASD are at nutritional risk.


Answer: D

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