The disconnected kids nutrition plan
Subtitle: proven strategies to enhance learning and focus for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders
By: Dr. Robert Melillo
Contributors: Brown, Zac, writer of foreword
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780399171789
Subjects: Pediatric neurology; Nutritional aspects; Brain-damaged children; Child mental health; Treatment
Description: "A scientifically developed program for feeding kids with special needs--based on the popular Brain Balance Program Dr. Robert Melillo's Brain Balance program has helped thousands of families across the country, offering a drug-free, scientifically based method for addressing a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. In this new book, he presents the nutritional side of the Brain Balance Program, featuring guidelines, tips, and kid-friendly recipes based on the latest scientific research on how food affects the brain. Designed to help busy parents feed picky kids in a beneficial way, the book will show readers how to: Recognize the difference between a fussy eater and a problem eater. Ease the sensory issues that make for mealtime mayhem. Identify food sensitivities using a simple elimination diet. Choose supplements that will help ensure adequate daily amounts of the specific vitamins and minerals important to brain health. Prepare delicious, healthy meals that will pass the taste test of even the most finicky eaters. Understand how the brain plays a primary role in many dietary and nutritional issue including food sensitivities"--
Notes: "Foreword by Zac Brown"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Inside the brain of a problem eater; title: Food fight:  picky eaters versus problem eaters; title: Searching for food "offenders"; title: Feeding without the frenzy:  building a healthy relationship with food; title: Fueling your child with brain nutrition; title: Start smart breakfasts; title: All souped up; title: Dinner delightful; title: More vegetables and fruit, please!; title: No-gluten baking your whole family will love; title: Snacks that don't attack.