Diets for Children With ADHD

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Tip 1 - ADHD Diets for Children and Adults

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by cmdrmc | permalink

Can diet improve the symptoms of ADHD? Learn more from WebMD.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets ^[1]

Tip 2 - 8 Healthy Snacks for Kids With ADHD

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lord Down | permalink

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.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd-pictures/healthy-snacks-for-kids-with-adhd.aspx ^[2]

Tip 3 - 7 Terrible Foods for ADHD

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by defrost | permalink

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.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd-pictures/how-food-can-affect-your-childs-adhd-symptoms.aspx ^[3]

Tip 4 - The ADHD Food Fix: Fight Symptoms with Diet and Nutrition

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alexander Icasiano | permalink

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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For further reading: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/9136.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Diet Tips and Snack Ideas for Kids with ADHD

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by ottokiller 7 | permalink

Learn about the importance of nutrition and get snack tips.

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/diet-tips-snack-ideas ^[5]

Tip 6 - 5 Food Items to Avoid with ADHD

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steve Bruszer | permalink

Can avoiding certain foods limit your child's ADHD?

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/foods-to-avoid ^[6]

Tip 7 - Your Child's Diet: A Cause and a Cure of ADHD?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Amie Ernst | permalink

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.

For further reading: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/adhd/Pages/Your-Childs-Diet-A-Cause-and-a-Cure-of-ADHD.aspx ^[7]