Dietary Intake and Nutrient Status of Children With ADHD
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Assess the dietary intake of children aged 6-12 years by means of a 24-hour recall and 3-day food record and asses the nutrient status of Vitamin B6, serum ferritin, serum zinc and serum copper of the same children by means of standard laboratory assessments.
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Detailed Description
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To document the use of vitamin and vitamin-mineral supplements
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To determine the percent consumption of low nutrient density (LND) foods
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To compare the dietary intake of ADHD children with the established standards of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
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To compare the dietary intake of children with ADHD to the dietary recommendations of Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating
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To determine whether dietary intake is moderated by drug treatment
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To assess the pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (PLP), serum ferritin, serum zinc, and serum copper status of ADHD by standard laboratory blood test
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to measure height and weight in ADHD children
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Primary diagnosis of ADHD
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Age 6-12 years inclusive
Exclusion Criteria:
- No use of medication that affects dietary intake (eg. Risperdal)
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Provincial ADHD Program, BC Children's Hospital | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of British Columbia
- Eli Lilly and Company
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Margaret D. Weiss, MD, University of British Columbia
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- H05-70464
- W05-0185