Why Your Child Is Hyperactive

Why Your Child Is Hyperactive by Ben F. Feingold, M.D. Random House, New York, 1975. Hardcover in original dust jacket. ISBN 0394493435. An important period work in the history of hyperactivity, childhood behavioral disorders, nutrition, and food-additive research by pediatrician and allergist Ben F. Feingold. Feingold proposed that artificial food colors, artificial flavors, and certain other food additives could contribute to hyperactivity and learning or behavioral difficulties in some children. His dietary approach subsequently became widely known as the Feingold Diet. An interesting historical source for readers and researchers studying pediatrics, childhood hyperactivity and hyperkinesis, ADHD, behavioral medicine, nutrition, food additives, diet therapy, learning disabilities, pediatric allergy, and the history of approaches to childhood behavioral disorders. This copy belongs to the original Random House hardcover edition. The exact printing has not been determined from the printing information visible in this copy. CONDITION: Very Good hardcover in a Fair original dust jacket. Book remains structurally sound with age toning to the text block. Dust jacket shows substantial rubbing, soiling, edge wear, creasing, chips and tears, particularly around the spine ends and upper edges. A large area of surface abrasion/loss at the upper front panel affects part of the author's printed name. Additional small losses are present around the jacket extremities. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report for this particular copy. All books are carefully packed in sturdy boxes and shipped with tracking. Thirty-day returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies. PSYCH 4a.…