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Nutrition for Adults with ADHD
Healthy diet is an important element in effectively managing ADHD, but many adults with ADHD need help to fully understand how their ADHD impacts their ability to eat healthily.
Our dietitians can help to bridge this gap
Adults with ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in Australia.
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The Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) estimates that 3-5% of Australian adults live with ADHD.
ADHD is significantly more prevalent than both Bipolar II Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Untreated ADHD is associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety, accidents, injury, substance abuse, eating disorders and suicide.
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There is emerging evidence that healthy diets are associated with symptom reduction in people living with ADHD.
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What are the barriers to good nutrition that adults with ADHD need to overcome?
​The barriers will be unique to the individual patient, but typically include one or more of the following:
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Persistent inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity associated
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Irregular meals times and uneven distribution of meals.
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Forgetting to eat due to hyperfocus
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Binge eating and impulsive eating.
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Ignoring hunger cues
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Eating for stimulation due to boredom, and
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Dependency on takeaway or ultra processed foods due to low motivation/concentration
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How to get help on good nutrition?
Our Senior Dietitian Tania Mathewson has collaborated with psychiatrists to develop Live Better Nutrition's consultation approach which is uniquely tailored for adults with ADHD (minimum 18 years old). Tanis and Gaby Mora are currently delivering this service.
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Consultations are exclusively available in-person at our Waymind Psychiatry based practice in Deakin, Canberra. We are hoping to extend the service via telehealth in the future.
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In-person appointments available (Canberra only). No GP referral required.