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Review of the association between obesity and ADHD.

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Excess weight and obesity are defined by the WHO (World Health Organization) as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that is unhealthy.1 On the other hand, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined by the presence of attention difficulties, poor motor regulation activity, and low impulse control.2 The association between obesity and ADHD has been systematically investigated for twelve years. In this review article, previous studies that were relevant in establishing this relation are examined. Neurobiological hypotheses about the relation between obesity and ADHD are reviewed, and an association with addictions is considered.

Source: Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría

Authors: Raquel Martínez de Velasco, Eduardo Barbudo, Josefa Pérez-Templado, Belén Silveira, Javier Quintero

Institutions: Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Language: English

Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Fundación Mutua Madrileña

OpenAlex ID: W75249900

FWCI: 2.579

Cites: 65

Cited by: 18

Related to: 10