Eur J Clin Nutr November 2018 PMID 29535404

Dietary patterns are associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among preschoolers in mainland China.

Shuangqin Yan, Hui Cao, Chunli Gu, Lingling Ni, Huihui Tao, Ting Shao, Yeqing Xu, Fangbiao Tao

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These discussions reflect a moderate level of agreement and curiosity about the connection between dietary patterns and ADHD, exemplified by posts questioning vegan diets' role and citing similar research from other countries. The tone varies from skeptical to investigative, contributing to their overall moderate scores across all dimensions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some arguing that plant-based diets could be linked to increased ADHD symptoms based on certain social discussions.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest, referencing the study directly and debating its implications without deep technical analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

People are actively engaging by sharing their views, citing related research, and raising questions about diet and health impacts.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations could influence public perceptions about diet and ADHD, especially with references to other studies and real-world implications like medication shortages.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined dietary patterns among preschoolers in Maanshan, China, and their relationship to ADHD symptoms, identifying five main patterns, with processed and snack patterns linked to higher ADHD risk, and vegetarian patterns linked to lower risk.
  • Using questionnaires and statistical analysis, researchers found that children consuming more processed and snack foods were more likely to exhibit ADHD symptoms, while those with vegetarian diets showed fewer symptoms.
  • Overall, the research suggests that unhealthy dietary choices (processed snacks) may increase ADHD symptoms in preschoolers, whereas healthier vegetarian diets could have a protective effect.]

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Recovering Vegan
@VeganRecovering · X

Could #vegan and vegetarian diets be contributing to the #adhd epidemic that has lead to an #adderall shortage? https://t.co/yUHbUpnshZ

Sep 21, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 22,155 followers View post →
Dr.ヒロト@健康科学マニア
@Hiroto73981960 · X

菜食が多い3-6歳の子供はADHDの症状を出現している割合が低く、加工食品とスナック菓子が多い子供はADHDの症状を有する割合が高かった。 中国での3-6歳児14,912人の横断研究。 因果関係は証明できませんが、加工食品とスナック菓子は控えて菜食ベースにするのはよさそう。 https://t.co/MzRwg0SQeQ

Jul 10, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,501 followers View post →
しーさん
@shiisanshop · X

RT @Hiroto73981960: 菜食が多い3-6歳の子供はADHDの症状を出現している割合が低く、加工食品とスナック菓子が多い子供はADHDの症状を有する割合が高かった。 中国での3-6歳児14,912人の横断研究。 因果関係は証明できませんが、加工食品とスナック菓子…

Jul 10, 2022 · 1 share · 2,288 followers View post →
Thelast Stylebender
@ThelastStyleb16 · X

RT @VeganRecovering: Could #vegan and vegetarian diets be contributing to the #adhd epidemic that has lead to an #adderall shortage? https:…

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 share · 254 followers View post →
Monstar - Watch Earthlings
@tfcdrmct · X

@BitcoinLabrador 1/ Yes, and this gets me curious because while i've been learning about plant based diets for the past 4 years i've never heard or found scientific evidence about it being linked to such disease,all I found was even the oposite: https://t.co/trkSXpbXOp So I would look at the...

Dec 27, 2020 · 80 followers View post →
Shula Edelkind
@shulae · X

Yan 2018: Dietary patterns are associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among preschoolers in mainland China https://t.co/DECrIGwHxb via @httpstwittercomshulae https://t.co/3SdijvReN1

Nov 10, 2020 · 67 followers View post →

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Thelast Stylebender
@ThelastStyleb16 · X

RT @VeganRecovering: Could #vegan and vegetarian diets be contributing to the #adhd epidemic that has lead to an #adderall shortage? https:…

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 share · 254 followers View post →
Recovering Vegan
@VeganRecovering · X

Could #vegan and vegetarian diets be contributing to the #adhd epidemic that has lead to an #adderall shortage? https://t.co/yUHbUpnshZ

Sep 21, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 22,155 followers View post →
しーさん
@shiisanshop · X

RT @Hiroto73981960: 菜食が多い3-6歳の子供はADHDの症状を出現している割合が低く、加工食品とスナック菓子が多い子供はADHDの症状を有する割合が高かった。 中国での3-6歳児14,912人の横断研究。 因果関係は証明できませんが、加工食品とスナック菓子…

Jul 10, 2022 · 1 share · 2,288 followers View post →
Dr.ヒロト@健康科学マニア
@Hiroto73981960 · X

菜食が多い3-6歳の子供はADHDの症状を出現している割合が低く、加工食品とスナック菓子が多い子供はADHDの症状を有する割合が高かった。 中国での3-6歳児14,912人の横断研究。 因果関係は証明できませんが、加工食品とスナック菓子は控えて菜食ベースにするのはよさそう。 https://t.co/MzRwg0SQeQ

Jul 10, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,501 followers View post →
Monstar - Watch Earthlings
@tfcdrmct · X

@BitcoinLabrador 1/ Yes, and this gets me curious because while i've been learning about plant based diets for the past 4 years i've never heard or found scientific evidence about it being linked to such disease,all I found was even the oposite: https://t.co/trkSXpbXOp So I would look at the...

Dec 27, 2020 · 80 followers View post →
Shula Edelkind
@shulae · X

Yan 2018: Dietary patterns are associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among preschoolers in mainland China https://t.co/DECrIGwHxb via @httpstwittercomshulae https://t.co/3SdijvReN1

Nov 10, 2020 · 67 followers View post →
Shula Edelkind
@shulae · X

Lee 2020: Dietary patterns are associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among preschoolers in South Korea: A prospective cohort study https://t.co/Q8jNOnLhoE via @httpstwittercomshulae https://t.co/d8edU8H86V

Nov 10, 2020 · 67 followers View post →
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