An Overview of the Feingold Diet

An Overview of the Feingold Diet

A dietary approach to helping children with learning and behavior problems like ADD and ADHD.

The Feingold Diet derives from the program suggested in the book “Why Your Child is Hyperactive“, first published in the 1970s by Dr. Benjamin Feingold, a pediatrician and allergist. He went on to develop and promote his dietary approach to helping children with learning and behavior problems, since categorized as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The Feingold Diet is based on the premise that allergic reactions or sensitivities to certain types of foods cause or contribute to ADD/ADHD symptoms, such as problems with:

• Behavior (marked hyperactivity, impulsive and compulsive actions, emotional concerns)

• Learning (short attention span, neuro-muscular difficulties, cognitive and perceptual disturbances)

• Health (physical complaints and/or sleep problems)

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