The Dr. Hyman Show How Is The Food Our Kids Are Eating Affecting Their Behavior?
Feb 3, 2020
The podcast dives into the alarming impact of processed foods and sugars on children's behavior and learning. It reveals how poor nutrition contributes to issues like ADD, aggression, and mental health struggles. Schools are criticized for serving industrial food instead of nourishing meals, affecting kids' development. The conversation calls for a revolution in food policy to prioritize health, not just convenience. A new book, 'Food Fix,' offers solutions to transform our children's diets and promote a healthier society.
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Food's Impact on Children
- America's poor academic performance (31st in the world for reading and math) is linked to children's diets.
- The food kids eat contributes to antisocial behavior, ADD, weight gain, general health issues, and mental health problems.
Clayton's Transformation
- Dr. Hyman discusses Clayton, a child with severe ADD and behavioral issues linked to a processed food diet.
- After switching to whole foods and supplements, Clayton's ADD vanished, behavior improved, and handwriting became legible.
CDC Study on Nutrition and Academics
- A CDC study linked poor nutrition to lower test scores, grades, cognitive function, alertness, and attention in children.
- It also found a correlation with worse memory, visual processing, problem-solving skills, and increased absenteeism.
