Diet and ADHD
| March 29, 2010 | Posted by Brenda under ADD |
Have you been watching Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution?
Jamie Oliver is a British chef. When he heard that Huntington, West Virginia was the “unhealthiest place in the U.S.”, he decided to take action. Jamie Oliver is on a quest to improve the diets of the people of Huntington, WV, especially the children, by focusing mainly on school lunches.
I have to say that I have been shocked by the attitudes of the adults on the show; they view Mr. Oliver’s efforts with disdain, distrust, and dismissal.
The population of Huntington has very high rates of diabetes and obesity due to their lifestyle choices, and it made me wonder if they also have higher rates of ADHD.
While I was unable to find any documentation on ADHD diagnosis particular to Huntington, I was able to find some studies linking poor diet and ADHD.
According to one article, changes in the American diet as well as post industrial farming practices (increased use of insecticides, for instance) has had an effect on mental health, including depression, anxiety, Alzheimers, and ADHD.
We are getting less of the nutrients that we need (Omega 3 and Vitamin D for example) and more of the things that we do not need, such as simple carbohydrates and Omega 6 fatty acids.
We are relying more on fast food and processed food and less on simple food in it’s natural state. There has been a marked decline in the number of meals made from scratch utilizing fresh foods. Most adults in the U.S. do not get an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.
Is it any wonder that our mental health is suffering?
I have always said that diet plays an important role in the management of ADHD. How does your family’s diet measure up?
And perhaps more importantly, what kind of food does your child eat at school?
For a look at diet and school lunches in Paris, check this out.
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