date:Feb 06, 2017
Although the panel said that elimination diets should not be used universally to treat childhood hyperactivity, since there is no scientific evidence to predict which children may benefit, the panel recognized that initiation of a trial of dietary treatment or continuation of a diet in patients whose families and physicians perceive benefits may be warranted. However, a 1997 review published in theJournal of the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatrynoted there is minimal evidence of e