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Article: Diet changes for ADHD
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- Better Nutrition
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
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CopyrightCopyright Active Interest Media Jan 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Food choices may affect children's behavior. A new study published in The Lancer contributes to evidence that artificial food coloring and preservatives may increase hyperactivity in children. During the six-week study, 297 children received a drink containing 45 mg of the preservative sodium benzoate, and one of two mixes that contained artificial food coloring or a placebo. The children's behavior and ability to concentrate were rated by parents, teachers, and trained observers during three eight-minute observation ...