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Diet
Hyperactivity
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Abstract
Objective: To identify scientific papers published in the last ten years relating to the effect of sugar on children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods: Integrative literature review in the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, LILACS, MEDLINE (PubMed), Science Direct, and SciELO databases from the last ten years, carried out between November 2023 and February 2024. The descriptors "Sugar," "Child," "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," and "ADHD" were used. Results: The final sample consisted of 12 articles, which described various studies that evaluated the consumption of sugars through different diets, either by food or drink, by children with ADHD. Final considerations: Through the selected studies, it was possible to understand that there is still much to be studied to reach a causal conclusion about sugar and ADHD. Although there is no proven link between sugar consumption in the diet and symptoms, excessive sugar consumption may be one of several potentially relevant factors. More research is still needed to understand how diets and drinks with added sugars can influence symptoms. However, it has already been pointed out that they can present a dose-dependent response, mainly when drink consumption occurs.
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