How nutrition can affect attention and behavior in our children

They Are What You Feed Them: How nutrition can affect attention and behavior in our children


6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The CDC estimates that at least 7% of school aged children suffer from attention deficit disorder and as many as 5 million children are taking medication to treat it. Although stimulant medications can be effective for some children, they aren’t always and they can sometimes have unwanted side effects. There is also concern that long term use of stimulant medications may increase risk of drug dependence and depression. Fortunately, medication is not the only option for helping your child. Numerous studies have shown that dietary changes and correcting nutritional insufficiencies can have an effect on improving attention and behavioral symptoms.

Why let your child struggle through another school year? Join Dr Peter Knight as he discusses the relationship between nutrition and attention and behavior. He will provide simple changes that you can make to your child’s diet that can have profound effects on their behavior and ability to focus.

Learn more and register here: http://www.apothecarybydesign.com/event_detail.php?id=150&cid=546

Apothecary by Design, 84 Marginal Way, Portland Maine

Phone: 207-774-5220