Nicole removed products with artificial ingredients from the family’s diet. She and her
husband bought less processed foods and
prepared more at home. “I received a call
from his homeroom teacher praising John’s
behavior; he was doing much better following
directions and not interrupting. We had never
received feedback like that. The only thing we
changed was our food.”
Following a fad diet on a whim could have
negative consequences for your child’s growth
and functioning. “It’s important to understand the impact fads have on your own food
choices,” Allison Beadle, MS, RD, LD told the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members
at the 2013 Food and Nutrition Conference.
“They are often shrouded in emotions and are
heavily marketed.” If your family already follows a healthy diet and they aren’t experiencing adverse symptoms associated with eating,
altering their diet is not worth the headache or
additional expense just because it’s what everyone else is doing.
Yet there are also situations where it might be
appropriate. If gastrointestinal issues are present or your child is struggling with behavior
and focus, it may be worth a trial on a special
diet, temporarily omitting the problem food to
see if you notice improvements. If you aren’t
sure whether your child is intolerant or truly
allergic to a certain food, seek out testing from
an allergist. Guidance from a dietitian may
also be helpful to ensure he receives adequate
nutrition to support his growth.
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