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[Dietary patterns in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]
Durá Travé, T.; Diez Bayona, V.; Yoldi Petri, M. E.; Aguilera Albesa, S.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the dietary patterns in a group of patients diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and under treatment with extended-release methylphenidate (MPH-ER). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A nutrition survey (food intake recall for three consecutive days) was carried out on 100 patients diagnosed with ADHD and under treatment with MPH-ER, and in 150 healthy children (control group). Calorie and nutrient intake, as well as nutrition status, were evaluated and compared in both groups. RESULTS: The mean MPH-ER dose was 1.02 mg/kg/day. Nutritional status in the ADHD group was significantly lower (P < .05) than in control group. The consumption of cereals, meat, pulses and fruits in the control group was significantly higher (P < .05) than in ADHD group. Calorie intake in the mid-morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack was significantly higher (P < .05) in the control group. Calorie intake at supper was significantly higher (P
Automatic Tags
Female; Humans; Male; Child; Diet; Nutrition Surveys; Nutritional status; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Methylphenidate; Dietary patterns; Delayed-Action Preparations; Diet assessment; Encuesta dietética; Estado nutricional; Metilfenidato; Modelo dietético; Trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad
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