Nutrition Strategies for the Young Swimmer with ADHD
Nutrition Strategies for the Young Swimmer with ADHD
By Jill Castle, MS, RDN
Jason was a 14-year-old swimmer with ADHD. His biggest challenge was maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet. Although his parents felt swimming had a positive impact on his daily living, including improving his attention and learning, they also struggled with meeting his nutritional needs, especially with getting enough calories and minimizing unhealthy treats.
Jason didn’t have a big appetite and was frequently uninterested in eating, stating he wasn’t hungry. His parents were thrilled when he showed an appetite and interest in eating, so they allowed most of his food requests. He was getting a lot of sweets and highly processed foods. Jason was thin, and although he performed in the pool, his energy level varied during the day.
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Jason didn’t have a big appetite and was frequently uninterested in eating, stating he wasn’t hungry. His parents were thrilled when he showed an appetite and interest in eating, so they allowed most of his food requests. He was getting a lot of sweets and highly processed foods. Jason was thin, and although he performed in the pool, his energy level varied during the day.
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