ADHD in elementary age children

HYPO: consuming food additives increase symptoms of ADHD in elementary age children

Literature Review: previous research shows

Study 1  – eating fast food increase symptoms associated with ADHD (Children)

Study 2 – eating vegetables decreases symptoms associated with ADHD (Children)

Study 3 – eating fruits decreases symptoms associated with ADHD (Children)

Study 4 – *playing sports decreases symptoms associated with ADHD

While reading the findings/results you discover that

Study 4 indicates that active movement stimulates the neurons to transmit information and children demonstrate better performance

Study  5 – consuming food additives increases symptoms of ADHD (Adults)

Study 6 – doing yoga decreases symptoms associated with ADHD (Adults)

Study 7 – watching a video on proper etiquette in social settings does not affect symptoms associated with ADHD

If while conducting your literature review you come across the following: (put on your critical thinking cap)

Study 8 – a study or article about the consumption of food additives on symptoms associated with ADHD in elementary age children

What would be your next step? Explain how you would proceed.  (300) words