A number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on behavior, except possibly in a very small percentage of children. Still, various studies have reported behavioral improvement with diets that restrict possible allergens in the diet. Parents may want to discuss with their doctor implementing an elimination diet of certain foods that would not be harmful...
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One question that continues to haunt parents of children with ADHD is: Does sugar cause hyperactivity? Throughout my years of writing about... Read more »
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Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too... Read more »
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Activity - increased; Hyperkinetic behaviorHome CareA child who is normally very active often responds well to specific directions and a program of... Read more »
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Hyperactivity refers to increased movement, impulsiveness, distractibility, and decreased attention span. A popular but controversial belief is that... Read more »