Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 1997 Sep;55(3B):598-605.

Importance of nutritional aspects in attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.

Guardiola A, Fuchs FD, Terra AR, Cunha C, Driemeyer I, Schmidt K, Fernandes L, Leal J, Rotta NT.

Departamento de Neurologia, Fundacao Faculdade Federal de Ciencias Medicas do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre RS, Brasil.

The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common childhood syndrome that is recognized as an important medical-social problem, being the object of an exhaustive investigation related to its etiology, diagnostic approach and prevention, and treatment forms. Among the factors that can alter the cerebral function, is the malnutrition. The authors discuss the association of the syndrome with the nutritional condition of students from elementary schools.