Ultra-processed Food Consumption and Behavioral Disorder and Cognitive Function
Relationship Between Ultra-processed Food Consumption and Behavioral Disorder and Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents: the Mediation Role of Plasticizer
China Medical University Hospital
154 participants
Mar 5, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this interventional study is to determine whether reducing ultra-processed food consumption in children and adolescents can improve cognitive function. The main question it aims to answer is: Does reducing ultra-processed food consumption through online nutritional education improve cognitive function in children and adolescents with attention difficulties? Researchers will compare a nutritional education group to a non-intervention group to assess whether reducing ultra-processed food intake leads to cognitive improvement. Participants will: Attend a weekly online nutritional education course for 12 weeks Be encouraged to replace ultra-processed foods with whole foods
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Participants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Age: 10-15 years old. Attention difficulties: Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or identified as having learning difficulties based on a specialist's or teacher's recommendation.
- Ultra-processed food consumption: Consumes at least six types or six servings of ultra-processed foods daily.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Younger than 10 years old or older than 15 years old.
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Interventions
Attend a weekly online nutritional education course for 12 weeks
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NCT07465081