Which of the Following Best Describes the Effectiveness of Special

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the effectiveness of special diets in helping children with ADHD?

• A) No reputable study has found a positive effect of special diets on behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD.
• B) A subset of children with ADHD seem to show a reduction in symptoms following a change in diet.
• C) The most effective special diet for children with ADHD is one in which sugar is strictly limited.
• D) The most effective special diet for children with ADHD is one in which salt is strictly limited.

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