Even though the United States and other developed countries have an abundant food supply and the money to spend on it, most of their citizens are deficient in key vitamins, minerals and nutrients. As a matter of fact, epidemiological research shows that over 90% of their population is lacking in at least one nutrient. An excellent food supply does not necessarily mean that the foods available are nutritious. Though more and more people are starting to be more conscious about what they eat, many foods consumed in the West are laden with trans-fat, refined sugars, and saturated fat, and have little or no nutritional value to speak of. This is partially why attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is such a common condition among children in developed nations, and why natural remedies are often more effective than ADHD medication.
