ADHD In Children: PESTICIDES May Be Missing Link

[KatWrangler]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/0..._n_578366.html

CHICAGO — A new analysis of U.S. health data links children's attention-deficit disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables.

Off to read more...

[QueenOfTheMeadow]

I heard a little bit about this on NPR today. I've got to read more as well.

[Village Mama]

I am really really peeved with how the media is reporting on this study. They emphasise the fact that the pesticides are coming from fruit and veg, but totally bypass the pesticide load in grains and dairy and such which are even a larger part of the pyramid in most peoples diets. The media is reporting it like" the good foods that are bad for you... fruits and vegetables"! gahhhh.

[QueenOfTheMeadow]

Originally Posted by Village Mama

I am really really peeved with how the media is reporting on this study. They emphasise the fact that the pesticides are coming from fruit and veg, but totally bypass the pesticide load in grains and dairy and such which are even a larger part of the pyramid in most peoples diets. The media is reporting it like" the good foods that are bad for you... fruits and vegetables"! gahhhh.

UGH! I hadn't even picked up on that. On NPR they also mentioned people using pesticides in the home and on the yard.

[Village Mama]

Not to mention the prevalence of GM foods with pesticides bred right into them.

[justmama]

THANKS! Kat you are the best. A friend called me today and told me about it and I wanted to google. You saved me a bit of trouble!

[joensally]

Originally Posted by Village Mama

Not to mention the prevalence of GM foods with pesticides bred right into them.

Yes, but you can't just wash bread and feel better that you've removed the pesticides magically.

[Village Mama]

Originally Posted by joensally

Yes, but you can't just wash bread and feel better that you've removed the pesticides magically.

except it is sad and true. Wouldn't want to rile up the masses or anything.

[Juvysen]

Originally Posted by Village Mama

I am really really peeved with how the media is reporting on this study. They emphasise the fact that the pesticides are coming from fruit and veg, but totally bypass the pesticide load in grains and dairy and such which are even a larger part of the pyramid in most peoples diets. The media is reporting it like" the good foods that are bad for you... fruits and vegetables"! gahhhh.

*sigh* forgot about that...