Open AccessNutritional Status of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Pilot Study
Author(s) -
Joy Y. Kiddie,
Margaret D. Weiss,
David D. Kitts,
Ryna Levy-Milne,
Michael Wasdell
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1687-9759
pISSN - 1687-9740
DOI - 10.1155/2010/767318
Subject(s) - medicine , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , attention deficit , attention deficit disorder , pediatrics , psychiatry
Objectives . This is a pilot study of the dietary intake and nutrient status of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Method . Nutritional assessment of 43 children aged 6–12 with ADHD was performed using a 3-day food record, 24-hour recall, and serum assessors. Results . Macronutrient intake and consumption of Low-Nutrient Foods were comparable to population norms; however, 66% were found to be deficient in zinc and 23% in copper. Conclusions . This pilot study reports the food intake and nutrient status of children with ADHD and shows a predisposition for low zinc and copper status in ADHD.
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