Key Takeaways:

• Proposes that artificial colors, flavors, and certain preservatives trigger hyperactivity and learning problems in a subset of children.
• Introduces what became known as the Feingold Diet—an elimination program removing these additives (and some salicylate-rich foods) to test behavioral changes.
• Offers parents a non-pharmaceutical path for addressing children’s behavior, appealing to those wary of stimulant drugs like Ritalin.
• Helps launch a long-running debate over the impact of food additives on ADHD and child development, influencing labeling controversies and later research