Your Diet & ADHD
There is still some dispute over this diet, as many studies do not support Feingold’s research. Whether or not the Feingold diet improves ADHD symptoms, one thing is certain: this diet eliminates many processed foods in favor of fresh, healthy foods. These positive diet changes generally promote better long term health. The behavioral management strategies used by parents to change a child’s eating behavior may also be similar to techniques used to improve concentration in children with ADHD.
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