Learning difficulties and ADHD may be linked with childhood obesity

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Learning difficulties and ADHD may be linked with childhood obesity

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com tries to stay aware of the latest news regarding the growing obesity epidemic and how it affects the health and well being of the population. Today we found an interesting study out of the University of Illinois that highlights … Continue reading →

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New research linking preservative with ADHD

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com wants to call our community’s attention to a new study from the Journal of Attention Disorders. So many times we read about a possible exacerbation of attention difficulties from various food preservatives and additives and this new study has … Continue reading →

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BPA in Children’s Foods

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Foodfacts

A major concern among many of our Foodfacts.com followers is bisphenol A , better known as BPA. We’ll try to clear up any questions you may have regarding products containing BPA, and also give you tips and resources on how … Continue reading →

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Pesticides linked to ADHD in Kids?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Foodfacts

Brought to you by Foodfacts.com: Exposure to pesticides used on common kid-friendly foods — including frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries and celery — appears to boost the chances that children will be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, new … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Scariest Food Additives

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Foodfacts

Here at foodfacts.com, we like to keep our readers informed of all current and up-to-date information regarding health and food. Here is a recent news article discussing the 10 scariest food additives in some of the most popular food products … Continue reading →

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Another Across The Pond Comparison -Nutri-Grain Bars

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Foodfacts

Here’s another example of artificial food dyes being used in foods in America but not in the United Kingdom. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain bars…check out the comparisons in the video! Here’s the American version and here’s the United Kingdom’s version. We like … Continue reading →

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ADHD and Obesity

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Geoff

Young adults with a history of symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely than their peers to be obese, a new study encountered by Foodfacts.com suggests.

Posted in health, obesity, weight control | Tagged ADHD | 47 Comments

Western Diet Link to ADHD

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Geoff

A new study from Perth Australia’s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and a “Western-style” diet in adolescents.

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ADHD and Food Allergies

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Geoff

Did you know that many cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are due to food allergies or sensitivities? The connection between food allergies and ADHD was first discovered by Dr. Doris Rapp, a pediatric allergist who observed that many children … Continue reading →

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ADHD and Diet

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Geoff

(Editor’s Note: We believe it is important to bring these facts to your attention, though some statements and opinions made by researchers are, at times, admittedly inconclusive. FoodFacts urges consumers to be aware of all additives and food colorings that … Continue reading →

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