Mental Health Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Nutrition Care Process (Toolkits)
Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Target Group: All Adults, All children(0-12 yr.), Youth(13-17 yr.)
Summary of Recommendations and Evidence
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly described as a neurodevelopmental condition (1, 2). Generally, ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interferes with functioning and development (1). Diagnosis is challenging/complicated (1). Based on DMS-5 testing symptoms should present sufficiently for a minimum of six months and some of these symptoms should have occurred before the age of twelve years (2).
All children and adults with
All children and adults with