Children taking stimulant medication often have less appetite when the medicine is in
effect. It is important to assure that your child gets enough calories over the course of
the day, even if he or she does not feel much like eating at lunchtime or even dinner
time. Make a healthy snack or even a meal (could be saved from dinner) available right
before bedtime. This is especially important if your child is also taking an afternoon dose
of medicine to help with homework or evening activities as that dose may reduce dinner
appetite, too. Some healthy easy-to- eat snacks include fruit, granola bars, power bars,
oatmeal, pizza, Instant Breakfast or Pediasure. This is especially important for children
during puberty when calorie needs are very high.
