Do kids with ADHD have to eat constantly? If so why?

Question

My sisters b/f son is ADHD and although she cooks and feeds the kids 3 square home cooked meals and also gives snacks but this kid goes through a gallon of milk in two days, eats 3 plates at dinner etc....what do you all think or suggest? My sister doesn't know how to deal with this...she doesn't want him to starve but he is eating her out of house and home. Thanks for your replies:)

Answer 1

As a mom of an ADHD child, NO they don't "eat constantly." Now as a mom of 3 children, 18yrs. down to 9yrs. I can also tell you, some kids in general have to eat constantly. I don't know what she is feeding him but I do know from dieticians to feed my kids protien at all meals and snacks, if he is eating a lot of carbs, he is burning through it too fast. It will also attribute to some of the hyperness. I heard a report and tried it myself and this works, I feed them pancakes, bacon and eggs for breakfast and I am sure to make more bacon and eggs so it is lots of protien. I was feeding them 75% less sugar and thought I was doing good until I switched. My son has more endurance during the day, does homework without fuss now, ect. Even his teacher called and said she noticed a difference when I started with more protien and less "bad" carbs. I give them "good" carbs now, fruit and vegetables. I stay out of the aisles, I get fresh fruit and vegetabled, meats, cheese, I don't do canned veggies, or fruit, too much bad sugar and preservatives. It really does make a HUGE diference. Have her try it for 2 weeks and just see what happens. Good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have a son with adhd and I don't think your sisters bf's son is eating like this so much as from the adhd as he is a growing boy. Yes my son eats constantly from the time he gets up till he goes to bed and walks in the door from school starving. Your sister can go with more fruits as snacks to cut out some of the sugar which might make him fill up faster not to mention it feeds the adhd. Boys in general tend to eat more than a girl and burn it off faster. Tell her to pop popcorn and keep it handy, carrot sticks, apple slices things that are cheaper but more easily accessed. I know how she feels abut the milk I go through a gallon a day here but I have started keeping water in the fridge and other juice drinks that can help some as well. You can go on just about any adhd website and it will give you samples of diets that are good for them. As for the additives one responder spoke of it isn't only msg but many foods (snacks) with Red dye and a lot of starch and sugar are big no no's. Protien is the key not a quick filer upper. Pasta's are good but a lot of starch which leads to burning it off quicker in a high metabolism child same with red meats, try fixing more pork and chicken dishes.

Answer 4

Believe it or not, but there is a food additive that this kid is eating that might be causes this ADHD. My husband and I suffered with this as well. Anyway, if the foods that this child is eating are full of MSG this might be the cause of the disease. Get the book: Cures They Don't Want You To Know About. When my husband and I started taking fish oil supplements our ADHD has greatly improved. I also try not to eat as much MSG.

Answer 5

hyperactive children burn a lot of calories. They are constantly moving. So yes, they will require more food to keep up with their high energy level. There are medications to help control the high energy level and allow the child to focus. Unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done about the amount of food he requires. He will begin to lose weight if he does not eat enough to replenish the energy he uses.

Answer 6

I'm ADHD and I only have a few cravings every once in a while... I usually have no appetite and only weigh 100 lbs. BUT if you give me something I really like, I'll eat it until I can't stuff it in.

Answer 7

I have ADHD and I don't eat constantly. Being hyper can make one burn through a few more calories than normal people, but it sounds like this kid has another underlying metabolic problem.

Answer 8

I wonder what type of foods he's eating? Are there plenty of wholegrains? Brown rice instead of white, Wholemeal bread (not just white or white with grains) Wholemeal pasta. Low GI foods burn slower and provide more energy.

Answer 9

The medication they take like adderall and ritalin usually make them eat a lot. It makes them eat at all times of the day and night.

Answer 10

They are hyper so they burn calories and they get hungry after running around so much.