title: Review of the association between obesity and ADHD.
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.
authors: Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España.
authors: Raquel
authors: R
authors: Martínez de Velasco
authors: Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos Madrid. España.
authors: Eduardo
authors: E
authors: Barbudo
authors: Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España.
authors: Josefa
authors: J
authors: Pérez-Templado
authors: Departamento de Endocrinología. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España.
authors: Belén
authors: B
authors: Silveira
authors: Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España.
authors: Javier
authors: J
authors: Quintero
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D016739:Behavior, Addictive; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology