ADHD Diets: Eating Tips for ADHD Teens

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) symptoms and medications means those with the condition need to pay particular attention to diet, appetite, and nutrition. Here's how to make sure teens are making healthy food habits!


Filed Under: ADHD Diet and Nutrition, Side Effects of ADHD Meds, Teens and Tweens with ADHD
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Keep ADD/ADHD Meals Small

Sometimes the thought of sitting down for a meal seems too much for teens with ADD/ADHD. They have things to do, and eating isn’t necessarily one of them. I have found that teens like single-serving packages of crackers and nuts, and homemade snack foods I put in plastic baggies. Also, try serving meals on small plates. Dinner won’t seem so overwhelming, and they may eat something when they’re not feeling hungry.

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