Mental Health Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• Is there evidence to support essential fatty acid (EFA) supplementation for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have lower iron, zinc or magnesium status? Does iron, zinc or magnesium supplementation improve ADHD symptoms?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children who are hyperactive or children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who consume diets low in food additives (e.g. artificial food colours or preservatives), compared to children who consume diets high in food additives, experience less behavioural problems?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) benefit from homeopathic treatments?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children who are hyperactive or children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who consume diets low in sugar, compared to children who consume diets high in sugar, experience less behavioural problems?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have fewer ADHD symptoms when they consume a gluten-free diet?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children and adults with attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are treated with stimulant medication have more nutrition-related side-effects (appetite suppression and stomach pains) than those treated without medication?  

  Role: Reviewer

• For adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is any special diet or dietary supplement associated with an improvement in ADHD symptoms?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Mental Health Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Background

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• Mental Health Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Practice Guidance Toolkit

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