Regular consumption of junk foods adversely affects the mental health of young people.
A study by researchers at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Perth, Australia, has found that regular consumption of junk foods adversely affects the mental health of young people.
The study involved 1,600 Australians aged about 14, who are a part of the Raine Cohort Study being undertaken in the country. Lead researcher Dr. Wendy Oddy said that teenagers who ate more junk food, red meat, confectionary, soft drinks, white bread and unrefined cereals had emotional and behavior problems, while their counterparts who ate fresh fruits and vegetables did not have these issues.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Causes-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment-FAQ
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects normal behavior and impairs the ability to concentrate.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects normal behavior and impairs the ability to concentrate.
The details of the study are available in the international journal Preventive Medicine.
Exposure to Smoking in Prenatal Stage Increases ADHD Risk in Children
Some expectant mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be exposing their baby to the risk of the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study
Some expectant mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be exposing their baby to the risk of the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study
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