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// Western diet linked to ADHD in children //

Researchers studied the link between diet and ADHD and found that diet high in Western pattern of foods was associated with more than **double** the risk of having an ADHD diagnosis compared with a healthy diet.

A Western diet is considered a trend towards fast food, sweets, processed, fried, and refined foods. This diet tends to be higher in total fat, saturated fat, refined sugar and sodium and lacking in essential micronutrients that are needed for mental health and optimal brain function. A healthy diet is one high in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fish and also high in omega-3 fatty acids, folate and fiber. The good news: People who get off the Western diet see dramatic improvements in all aspects of their health. The effects of the Western diet can be rolled back relatively quickly. In good health, Dr. Dan 920-892-4833