33. Feeding Kids with ADHD, with Dietitian Belinda Martin

In this episode, I'm joined by Belinda Martin from Advanced Dietitians Group. Belinda has more than 20 years of experience in paediatrics and six years of teaching in Curtin University's Master of Dietetics program. She's also a mum whose son has ADHD, so she brings both clinical and personal insight to the topic of ADHD in children. Today's episode was sparked by a recently published article that raised more than a few red flags, so we sat down to talk through the evidence.

Listen in and discover:

Common food and nutrition challenges for kids with ADHDHow using a stimulant medication can look for your childManaging medication-induced appetite changesConstipation issues associated with ADHDMonitoring your child’s growth when using ADHD medicationNutrient deficiencies and supplementationGut microbiome researchThe risks around replacing medication with adding or removing foods in the dietFinding a reputable source of information and advice

If you’re looking for more information on iron levels in your child, you can have a listen to Episode 30: Does my child need their iron levels tested?.

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