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Joe Wicks says junk food causes ADHD

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RiffRaffBananas · 12/04/2024 09:25

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13292511/amp/Joe-Wicks-blames-ultra-processed-junk-explosion-children-ADHD-reveals-ran-sugar-kid-thinks-love-Sunny-Delight-Wagon-Wheels-jam-sandwiches-caused-behavioural-issues.html

I politely disagree with Joe. I have a very health conscious friend who cooks from scratch, plenty of vegetables and a Mediterranean diet as recommended by all healthcare professionals and has two children. One has ADHD and one doesn’t.

Has Joe jumped the shark on this one?

Joe Wicks blames ultra-processed junk for explosion of kids with ADHD

The nation's favourite work-out guru, nicknamed the Body Coach warned 'every child' now appears to have an ADHD diagnosis.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13292511/amp/Joe-Wicks-blames-ultra-processed-junk-explosion-children-ADHD-reveals-ran-sugar-kid-thinks-love-Sunny-Delight-Wagon-Wheels-jam-sandwiches-caused-behavioural-issues.html

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PeaceOnThePorch · 12/04/2024 14:23

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 14:15

Have you read the article? Which parts of what he said are bollocks?

I’ve read what he said. I’ve read what
ADHD UK said in response.

He said every child seems to be being diagnosed with adhd. That’s bollocks and goady af. He linked being diagnosed with adhd with diet. ADHD is not caused or cured by diet.

He could have talked about the importance and benefits of a healthy diets with fewer UPFs without an issue. The fact that he mentioned ADHD was a dick move, but he’s all about the fame, so it’s obvious why he’s done it.

AmericanUgly · 12/04/2024 14:22

What a silly sausage. He can come and parent my ADHD teen for a couple of weeks if he likes - feed him 'right' and take away his meds and see what happens. LOL.

AmethystSparkles · 12/04/2024 14:19

Obviously it doesn’t cause it but it very much can make it worse, just as it makes anxiety and depression worse. I’m sure that most people realise that they don’t feel good if they eat junk.

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 14:15

PeaceOnThePorch · 12/04/2024 14:04

I think it’s important to note that ADHD UK have basically said he’s talking bollocks.

He’s fame hungry, he knew his comments would get people talking about him. He’s a dick.

Have you read the article? Which parts of what he said are bollocks?

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 14:14

FloofCloud · 12/04/2024 14:09

@Funkyslippers - what qualifications does he have, and what research has he done with a significant n number to prove his words?
He mentions his own diet, he mentions everyone these days has ADHD, he's talking bollocks

He doesn't need qualifications to say what he said, ie it seems as if every child has a diagnosis (I admit, an exaggeration) or that there may be some link between processed/junk food and behavioural issues, which I strongly agree with. I don't need to have qualifications to say that either. He's definitely not talking bollocks. It's about time parents took responsibility for their children's diets

YoureTheTop · 12/04/2024 14:11

Some unnecessary nastiness on this thread. Indeed.

FloofCloud · 12/04/2024 14:09

@Funkyslippers - what qualifications does he have, and what research has he done with a significant n number to prove his words?
He mentions his own diet, he mentions everyone these days has ADHD, he's talking bollocks

PeaceOnThePorch · 12/04/2024 14:04

I think it’s important to note that ADHD UK have basically said he’s talking bollocks.

He’s fame hungry, he knew his comments would get people talking about him. He’s a dick.

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 13:58

BiggerBoat1 · 12/04/2024 13:55

@Funkyslippers are you his Mum?

No, I just asked why you are calling him that

BiggerBoat1 · 12/04/2024 13:55

@Funkyslippers are you his Mum?

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 13:53

FloofCloud · 12/04/2024 13:52

What a twat 🙄

Why?

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 13:53

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Who are you talking about?

malificent7 · 12/04/2024 13:52

Shows*

FloofCloud · 12/04/2024 13:52

What a twat 🙄

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 13:52

BiggerBoat1 · 12/04/2024 13:46

Can’t stand Jo Wickes. The way he called himself the nation’s PE teacher over lockdown like he was a bloody saint. He’s a brand and makes a fortune. Who cares what he thinks about anything.

Well he didn't call himself that. It was called PE with Joe. And so what if he makes a fortune? He's built himself up from nothing. He works incredibly hard. So good for him

malificent7 · 12/04/2024 13:52

Just because you don't agree with someone dosn't mean you should shut them down with insults. Dosn't scream intelligent discussion.

My sister used to go hyper when consuming that old fashioned squash back in the 80s. She hasn't been diagnosed with adhd but sgkws that food can affect behaviour.

AnotherWeirdBarbie · 12/04/2024 13:52

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Lentilweaver · 12/04/2024 13:51

Ok I read the article and as usual, the headline has no bearing to what he actually says. My bad. I agree with the broad thrust of what he says.

BiggerBoat1 · 12/04/2024 13:46

Can’t stand Jo Wickes. The way he called himself the nation’s PE teacher over lockdown like he was a bloody saint. He’s a brand and makes a fortune. Who cares what he thinks about anything.

LadyKenya · 12/04/2024 13:41

It's all to easy to open a jar of something or get something processed out of the freezer

I agree@Funkyslippers . And sooner, or later, the effects of eating this way, will show itself in the health of the population, in fact it has been showing itself for years. People would just prefer to ignore it, because it requires too much effort to change. The reasons given for not even making mashed potatoes recently was eyebrow raising.

the80sweregreat · 12/04/2024 13:40

I felt that his lockdown PE sessions came from a good place and lockdown was only going to be for 12 weeks initially too ., (it wasn't, but we were told that at first. )
At least he tried to do something worthwhile and not every child did them or even had to do them
I know of some teens who didn't even do the online lessons from school for many weeks (going by what their parents said anyway !)
It was a tough time and he was only trying to help.
Always the same , if you do anything people like to knock it or say it's only for self promotion.

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 13:32

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 12/04/2024 10:43

Who even is this person other than a knob who jumped at the chance to become famous during lockdown by getting bored women and kids to do his stupid exercises? So no, I won't be taking any notice of the drivel that spills out of his mouth.

Also never heard the term Jump the shark 🤣

Blimey. He's done so much good. Nobody was forced to do his workouts but DD and I looked forward to them each morning. We certainly weren't bored! 🤣

Funkyslippers · 12/04/2024 13:29

LadyKenya · 12/04/2024 12:21

Which is to be expected anytime a celebrity dares to talk about the poor diet that too many people seem to have no problem with their children consuming.

Absolutely. Some people love to put the blame on others when they can't be bothered to try to help the situation themselves

I'm not above giving my kids treats but have always tried to give them balanced meals. Many of my dds friends would only eat Nutella or jam sandwiches for lunch and wouldn't eat any meals that had any colour to it or didn't resemble a chicken nugget. It's all to easy to open a jar of something or get something processed out of the freezer

NoSuchThingAsADHD · 12/04/2024 13:26

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LadyKenya · 12/04/2024 13:23

AnotherWeirdBarbie · 12/04/2024 13:13

He’s thick, I think we can just ignore him.

You can choose to ignore him. I think that he has opened up an important discussion. He is by no means "thick".

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