Health, Food & Nutrition

Your child’s health — physical, emotional, and cognitive — is tied to the foods he eats. Learn how nutrition plays a part in regulating symptoms of ADHD like distractibility, inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

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For younger children especially, presentation can really impact whether a food gets eaten. Cut food into funny shapes using cookie cutters, or take a few seconds to make a fruit happy face on top of his pancakes. Serve veggies with an assortment of tasty dips, so your child can take his pick and feel in control of the meal. Check out some fun and easy food ideas for kids here.

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