Dietary Intake and Nutrient Status of Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 19 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Assess the dietary intake of children aged 6-12 years by means of a 24-hour recall and 3-day food record and asses the nutrient status of Vitamin B6, serum ferritin, serum zinc and serum copper of the same children by means of standard laboratory assessments.
Detailed Description
* To document the use of vitamin and vitamin-mineral supplements * To determine the percent consumption of low nutrient density (LND) foods * To compare the dietary intake of ADHD children with the established standards of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) * To compare the dietary intake of children with ADHD to the dietary recommendations of Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating * To determine whether dietary intake is moderated by drug treatment * To assess the pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (PLP), serum ferritin, serum zinc, and serum copper status of ADHD by standard laboratory blood test * to measure height and weight in ADHD children
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Primary diagnosis of ADHD
- •Age 6-12 years inclusive
Exclusion Criteria
- •No use of medication that affects dietary intake (eg. Risperdal)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified