A ketogenic diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates (typically ≤ 50g of carbs per day). This dietary approach can help improve insulin sensitivity and promote weight loss.

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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit atypical eating behaviors, including picky eating and a preference for highly processed foods, which can increase their risk for obesity and eating disorders. Various dietary interventions have been explored to help manage these eating habits and certain ASD-associated behaviors, including:
- Nonceliac gluten sensitivity diet
- Ketogenic diet
- Vegetarian diet

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Diet

- Eliminates all meat products
- Allows for non-meat animal products
- Heavy in fruits, vegetables, and grains

Vegetarian diet

- Removes all wheat products from diet
- Allows for all other food groups
- Used by those without celiac disease
- Can cause IBS in those who start the diet
- Those with IBS who start the diet can experience a reduction in symptoms

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