Interrelation of food selectivity, oral sensory sensitivity, and nutrient intake in children with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review

•Food selectivity is an emerging health concern in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).•Thirty studies have examined associations between food selectivity, oral sensitivity, and micronutrients in ASD.•Taste/smell hypersensitivity may affect food aversion and a limited food choices in ASD.•Inadequate intake of micronutrients associated with deterioration of ASD symptoms.•Multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial in the overall management of food selectivity in children with ASD.