ADHD and how eating affects focus for kids | Opportunity Gap

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 Sunny Side Up Nutrition https://sunnysideupnutrition.com/ Read: Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar? https://www.understood.org/en/articles/should-kids-with-adhd-avoid-eating-sugar Listen: Picky eating: Why it happens and how to help https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/in-it/picky-eating-how-to-help For a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org. https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/the-opportunity-gap/adhd-eating-focus We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected]. Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://www.understood.org/en/donate?sc=OG0725YTO&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=fundraising-agn-vid-opportunitygap&utm_content=video For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #ADHDKids #ADHDParenting #KidsNutrition #ParentingTips #SchoolSuccess