Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 24, 2026
05:48
The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
Published on: June 12, 2020
6.3K
Dietary Profiles, Nutritional Biochemistry Status, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Path Analysis for a
Liang-Jen Wang1, Ya-Hui Yu2, Ming-Ling Fu3
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan. wangliangjen@gmail.com.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|May 22, 2019
Summary
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit distinct nutritional biochemistry profiles. Unhealthy dietary patterns are linked to these deficiencies, suggesting diet management may improve ADHD symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Pediatric Neurology
- Dietary Science
Background:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.
- Dietary habits and nutritional status are increasingly recognized as potential influencing factors in ADHD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the dietary and nutritional biochemistry profiles in children with ADHD.
- To explore the relationship between diet, nutritional status, and ADHD using path analysis.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 216 children with ADHD and 216 matched controls.
- Dietary intake assessed via Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ).
- Serum nutritional markers analyzed; Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) used to link diet, nutrition, and ADHD.
Main Results:
- ADHD children showed lower serum levels of vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, ferritin, and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA).
- ADHD group had higher serum saturated fatty acids (SFA), n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio, and inorganic phosphorus.
- Children with ADHD consumed more nutrient-poor foods and less vegetables, fruits, and protein-rich foods.
Conclusions:
- Poor nutritional biochemistry profiles are associated with unhealthy dietary patterns in children with ADHD.
- Unhealthy diets may precede poor nutritional status, potentially contributing to ADHD.
- Dietary management and nutritional interventions should be considered for improving ADHD symptoms.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
839
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
839
02:11The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition
47.2K
Plants have the impressive ability to create their own food through photosynthesis. However, plants often require assistance from organisms in the soil to acquire the nutrients they need to function correctly. Both bacteria and fungi have evolved symbiotic relationships with plants that help the species to thrive in a wide variety of environments.
47.2K
01:22Mean free path and Mean free time
5.1K
Consider the gas molecules in a cylinder. They move in a random motion as they collide with each other and change speed and direction. The average of all the path lengths between collisions is known as the "mean free path."
5.1K
01:21Path Between Thermodynamics States
3.9K
Consider the two thermodynamic processes involving an ideal gas that are represented by paths AC and ABC in Figure 1:
3.9K
01:10Interference: Path Lengths
1.9K
Consider two sources of sound, that may or may not be in phase, emitting waves at a single frequency, and consider the frequencies to be the same.
Two special sources may be considered when they are in phase. This can be easily achieved by feeding the two sources from the same source. An example would be synchronizing the two speakers by feeding them with the same source, such as the sound waves produced by a tuning fork. This setup ensures that the two sources have the same frequency and are...
Two special sources may be considered when they are in phase. This can be easily achieved by feeding the two sources from the same source. An example would be synchronizing the two speakers by feeding them with the same source, such as the sound waves produced by a tuning fork. This setup ensures that the two sources have the same frequency and are...
1.9K
01:23Dietary Connections
61.5K
In biological systems, most metabolic pathways are interconnected. The cellular respiration processes that convert glucose to ATP—such as glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and the citric acid cycle—tie into those that break down other organic compounds. As a result, various foods—from apples to cheese to guacamole—end up as ATP. In addition to carbohydrates, food also contains proteins and lipids—such as cholesterol and fats. All of these organic compounds are used...
61.5K