Question
My child is 5 years old, a girl, and has always been very well-behaved. However, recently, the child has become very irritable and seems to have endless energy. After taking the child for a check-up, it was said that the child has ADHD.
Answer
ADHD in children is associated with excessive intake of tyrosine or tryptophan in the diet. It is recommended to avoid foods such as donkey meat, pork skin, duck feet, fish slices, dried scallops, dried abalone, cheese, bean curd sticks, tofu skin, and pumpkin seeds. Additionally, reducing sugar intake may also help improve ADHD symptoms. Furthermore, foods containing methyl salicylate should also be avoided. ADHD is not diagnosed solely because the child is very active, and it is recommended to take the child for a professional examination.