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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is based on symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity to the extent that they impair a child's ability to function. Primary beneficial treatments are medication and behavioral therapy, and there is suggestive evidence that the combination has long term benefits. Dietary interventions have included diets that restrict allergenic foods and add foods that do not worsen behavior, diets that restrict additives/preservatives (the Feingold diet), diets that restrict sugar, and dietary supplements, including zinc and fatty acids. To date, these dietary interventions have not been proven to be efficacious or still require further study to better determine their effects. |
