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mshanson Experienced User

March 12th, 2005

I am a teacher with a student who has add/adhd. He is on meds & is a very active little boy (age 9).
The problem is that his mother feeds him mostly sugar & processed foods. Most of the time his school lunch consists of a huge bowl of colorful sugary cereal with milk & then some fake fruity drink with added sugar & artificial color & flavors.
I've read that such foods cause or at least worsen hyperactivity.
Does any one out there know about this? I've also heard of a Dr. Feingold & his diets for hyperactive kids. Any info?

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Justin_Toronto

replied March 13th, 2005

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First, I want to say congratulations on becoming a teacher. Not always an easy job and you definately deserve your credit for becoming a child mentor.

Anyway, you're correct about the link between add/adhd and diet.. But if you have any questions, feel free to ask and i'll answer.

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mrkellen1

replied May 12th, 2010

we are preventing kids from learning to sort through problems on their own.There are many diseases which are spreading very fast in kids and young children. Parents and children are not well informed or educated about these diseases. Being a parent, we should be careful for all those causes which spread diseases in the children. I explored a non profitable organization that exists for kids welfare and for educating children about diseases.

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