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Any ideas on the best way to maintain good eating habits for a child with ADHD?
My 9-year old son has Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Although he is very hyper at times, bouncing off of walls, he is very smart. He is on medication (6 mg of Invega) once a day. As my son is getting older, he is trying different foods. He does have a sweet tooth though. Any ideas on the best way to maintain good eating habits for a child with ADHD?
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ADHD & attention issues, Nutrition
> 60 days ago
Answers (3)
Hi Scott,<br />
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I don't have an ADHD child but I do sympathize with you. It must be challenging, while at the same time so rewarding to have your child in your life. From what I've read, they do say that keeping your child's blood sugar levels even and avoiding caffiene in sodas and the like is important. I even heard that keeping tabs on their carbohydrates is important as well. I've also read that citrus and citric acid can actually interfere with ADHD medications. I'm not an expert, though, but just a member here trying to be helpful. Nice to meet you!<br />
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Molly<br />
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I don't have an ADHD child but I do sympathize with you. It must be challenging, while at the same time so rewarding to have your child in your life. From what I've read, they do say that keeping your child's blood sugar levels even and avoiding caffiene in sodas and the like is important. I even heard that keeping tabs on their carbohydrates is important as well. I've also read that citrus and citric acid can actually interfere with ADHD medications. I'm not an expert, though, but just a member here trying to be helpful. Nice to meet you!<br />
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Molly<br />
> 60 days ago
Hi Molly,<br />
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Thanks for your ideas. We do try to avoid caffeine in sodas and excess sugar. Another thing to avoid is believe it or not, food colorings and other food additives, they seem to have a negative effect. However it is difficult to get a 9 year old to follow any program. If you are interested in more information on this topic please check out my bog at http://health-vitamin.info<br />
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Scott<br />
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Thanks for your ideas. We do try to avoid caffeine in sodas and excess sugar. Another thing to avoid is believe it or not, food colorings and other food additives, they seem to have a negative effect. However it is difficult to get a 9 year old to follow any program. If you are interested in more information on this topic please check out my bog at http://health-vitamin.info<br />
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Scott<br />
> 60 days ago
Hello,
Recently, I read about a very large English study about the effect of nutrition on child behavior and academic performance. The results were astounding! According to the study, children who ate the most processed foods had twice as much bad behaviors as those who did not eat processed foods. Foods that were cited in the study as those promoting good behaviors and better test scores at school were vegetables and nuts.
Dr. Hillary
Recently, I read about a very large English study about the effect of nutrition on child behavior and academic performance. The results were astounding! According to the study, children who ate the most processed foods had twice as much bad behaviors as those who did not eat processed foods. Foods that were cited in the study as those promoting good behaviors and better test scores at school were vegetables and nuts.
Dr. Hillary
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