Effects of High-Protein Diet on Weight and Height Growth in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Receiving Ritalin: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who take Ritalin may be faced with appetite reduction and weight loss. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the effects of a high-protein diet on weight and height growth in children with ADHD receiving Ritalin. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, performed during 2016-2018 in Tehran, 50 children with ADHD treated with Ritalin were randomly assigned to the high-protein...