The paper discusses the effects of excesses and/or deficiencies in certain dietary components on the functioning of the central nervous system and the behavior of children with learning disabilities and antisocial behaviors. Nutritional modes of managing and treating such behaviors are suggested. (Author/DB)

Approximately 300 children in seven elementary schools used the Feingold diet for two weeks. Of the total sample, 8.5% improved by five points or more. The mean before diet scores of improved Ss were below the cut off value for hyperactivity, indicating hyperactivity itself is not a necessary condition for improvement. (Author)