Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education

ADHD and how eating affects focus for kids


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If your child has ADHD, you may wonder how eating affects their focus at school. The answer isn’t about perfect meals or strict rules.

In this episode, host Julian Saavedra talks with registered dietitians Elizabeth Davenport and Anna Lutz about how to help kids fuel for school. They share what to do when kids aren’t hungry, why breakfast can be tricky, and how to handle lunches, snacks, and afterschool hunger.

You’ll also hear how to help kids build healthy eating habits without turning food into a battle.

For more on this topic

  • Read: Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?
  • Listen: Picky eating: Why it happens and how to help
  • For a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected].

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