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Are there any foods that are recommended for a child with ADHD?
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Joan Breakey
Dietitian
Joan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who has specialised in diet investigation of suspected food chemical intolerance. Tolerating Troublesome Foods is her latest book. Joan … View Profile
Every child needs sufficient energy to keep their weight up to
normal, especially if they're hyperactive and lean. They need
breads cereals potatoes and rice. They need sources of
protein from a variety of meats, milk, cheese, eggs, fish,
legumes, nuts, and, of course, fruits and vegetables. Many do
not eat well until they're on a low chemical diet because
they're fussy and super-sensitive, or they're affected
by some foods they have eaten and their appetites have
decreased. Once they're on the diet parents report that they
eat much better. They eat textured things and vegetables that
they wouldn't eat before, much to the parents' surprise.
Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils are currently being trialed,
and they are useful in some children. It's good to use a
questionnaire before or after diet trial of either the low
chemical diet or any other treatment, so parents may find out
whether there is an effect and where it's a noticeable change,
and therefore the treatment can be continued if there is a benefit, or stopped if
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