Diet - hyperactivity
Regardless of the true impact of sugar on children's activity level, remember that sugar remains the major culprit in
High-sugar foods tend to have fewer vitamins and minerals, and may replace more nutritious foods. High-sugar foods also have many unnecessary calories that can lead to obesity.
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Read moreIf you are a parent who has a child with ADHD I can bet that you have most likely experienced difficulties getting your child to sleep and... Read more »
I am going to give you a profile of a child and you can tell me if this sounds familiar: This child does not need a lot of sleep and... Read more »
"Did you have a great holiday?" "What did you eat?" As someone with food allergies, some people don't even want to ask me those... Read more »
When my husband and I decided to have kids, I knew I would go back to work. I was one of those women who sneered at stay-home moms because... Read more »
Our expert, Sloane Miller, continues her interview with Alice Sherwood, author of Allergy-Free Cookbook in this post sharing tips and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsDietary ApproachesA number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support... Read more »
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), food dyes commonly used in foods from cereals and candy to fruit drinks may cause... Read more »
A new study suggests that trying to limit an ADHD child's hyperactivity may do more harm than good. In the study of one dozen 8 -to 12-year-old boys,... Read more »
Researchers are finding that sleep apnea in children may affect parts of the brain involved in learning and attention. Pediatricians are supposed to... Read more »
Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food... Read more »