Diets for Children With ADHD

Healthy snacks can help ADHD kids stay alert and keep calm. Here are eight snack ideas that will provide the protein and fiber they need in their diet.

Scientific research has linked several foods to ADHD. Learn about foods that can worsen ADHD symptoms and shouldn't be part of your ADHD diet.

Studies show that a high-protein, low-sugar, no-additive diet combined with ADHD-friendly supplements like fish oil and zinc can drastically improve ADHD symptoms in children and adults — with no side effects. Here, an ADD specialist tells you how to get started.
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Learn about the importance of nutrition and get snack tips.

Can avoiding certain foods limit your child's ADHD?

To date no convincing evidence has shown that a poor diet causes ADHD, or that dietary supplements can be used to successfully treat the condition. Nonetheless, healthy eating and family meals are lifestyle choices generally supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics.