ARTICLES FOR PARENTS
ARTICLES FOR PARENTS
DIET AND NUTRITION
by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD
The link between artificial food dyes and hyperactivity in kids is a hot topic for researchers, regulators, policymakers, and consumer advocates. Anecdotally, parents, too, attest to the harmful effect food dyes have on their child’s behavior as well as on school performance.
by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD
Food dyes can affect ADHD and hyperactive behavior, but they do not cause it. But for some kids, dietary changes in conjunction with standard ADHD care may help with their behavioral issues.
by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD
Do you see a connection between your child’s behavior and what she eats? Numerous controlled studies have concluded that food dyes can worsen behavior in some children with and without ADHD.
DIET AND NUTRITION
by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD
The link between artificial food dyes and hyperactivity in kids is a hot topic for researchers, regulators, policymakers, and consumer advocates. Anecdotally, parents, too, attest to the harmful effect food dyes have on their child’s behavior as well as on school performance.
by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD
Food dyes can affect ADHD and hyperactive behavior, but they do not cause it. But for some kids, dietary changes in conjunction with standard ADHD care may help with their behavioral issues.
by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD
Do you see a connection between your child’s behavior and what she eats? Numerous controlled studies have concluded that food dyes can worsen behavior in some children with and without ADHD.