Dietary and nutrient status of children with attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder: A case-control study

• Published in: Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 27; no. 6; pp. 1325 - 1331
• Main Authors: Wen-Jiun Chou, Ming-Fen Lee, Mei-Lin Hou, Lien-Shu Hsiao, Min-Jing Lee, Miao-Chun Chou, Liang-Jen Wang
• Format: Journal Article
• Published: Clayton, Vic HEC Press 01.11.2018
• Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Causes and theories of causation; Children; Diet therapy for children; Diseases; Food habits; Nutrition; Patients; Physiological aspects

Background and Objectives: Nutritional and dietary habits may affect children's behaviors and learning. The etiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, may be associated with unhealthy diets or nutrients deficiencies. The purpos...