Feingold diet

Feingold diet
a diet that purports to treat many illnesses by the elimination of artificial food colourings, preservatives, and salicylates from the diet. It has been recommended for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but is of unproved value.

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a controversial diet for hyperactive children, which excludes artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, and salicylates.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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