A study that appeared in the journal Pediatrics has given a novel solution to parents who are facing problems in bringing an improvement in the behavior of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) children.

A group of researchers at Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, has found that solution in a balanced diet. They are of the view that the positive effect which medicine and other treatments failed to provide would be seen with a healthier diet.

It shall however be noted that a nutritious diet should be a back up option and not a prime treatment, said the researchers. The study authors said, "Supplemental diet therapy is simple, relatively inexpensive, and more acceptable to patient and parent," than strict additive-free diets that have been popular in the past".

Its shows that balanced diet not only keeps one fit, but also acts an effective treatment for ADHD kids. Therefore, one should make sure that their kids should have nutritious diet. The study informed that there are more than 5% US children who are afflicted with ADHD.

In this, a child gets easily irritated, has hyperactive behavior, and does not pay attention to work. However, it still unknown that what causes ADHD in children. Some researchers say it is a hereditary, while other says it happens due to excessive intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods.

This can be the reason that researchers have advised parents to not feed children with anything that is rich in calories or is too sugary. Not only this, the study researchers have also asked parents not to let children eat anything having food dyes.

The study authors said even if children are not able to control oily food, they should make sure that they do not sugary food as it is said that there is a universal link between extra sugar and hyperactive behavior among kids.