Teens with ADHD need to eat food that’s interesting to them at the moment. How to get them to make better food choices on the spot.
, and without internal cues to eat, she will forget to do so — not a good thing, considering the fact that individuals with ADHD tend to burn more calories than their non-hyperactive counterparts.Bend the Traditional “Healthy Eating” Rules
Fajitas for breakfast? Cereal for dinner? Why not? Teens with ADHD need to eat food that’s interesting to them at the moment. If your teen takes medication, he will want an after-school snack and a before-bed snack. Forget the bromide about “spoiling their supper.” Get food into them when the opportunity arises.Pay attention to your teen’s medication schedule, particularly because ADHD medication can suppress appetite. Make sure snacks and meals are available during those hunger dips.
can also improve the functioning of the ADHD brain. Try adding protein, along with fruits and vegetables, to their favorite flavored smoothie or soup. Liquid meals can be consumed quickly, which suits the tempo of hyperactive teens.Set out “grazing food” around the house, wherever he spends the most time — near the TV, in the basement, where he might take his private phone calls. Energy bars or packets of nuts or trail mix are good choices.
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