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The relationship between ADHD and obesity: implications for therapy

The relationship between ADHD and obesity: implications for therapy
The relationship between ADHD and obesity: implications for therapy
Increasing attention is being paid to the relationship between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity. While most available research focused on determining the extent of the association between ADHD and obesity, a few studies have examined the clinical implications of diagnosing/treating ADHD in individuals with obesity. Here, we provide a narrative review of studies addressing the impact of ADHD, or its treatment, in individuals with obesity. Reviewed studies suggest that ADHD impedes the successful treatment of obesity in individuals with comorbid ADHD and obesity. Preliminary evidence also suggests that ADHD treatment might significantly increase the effectiveness of weight management strategies. We discuss the limitations of the reviewed studies and provide suggestions for future research in the field.
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, diet, psychostimulants, weight, weight management
1473-7175
473-479
Cortese, Samuele
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Castellanos, F Xavier
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Cortese, Samuele
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Castellanos, F Xavier
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Cortese, Samuele and Castellanos, F Xavier (2015) The relationship between ADHD and obesity: implications for therapy. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 14 (5), 473-479. (doi:10.1586/14737175.2014.904748).

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Abstract

Increasing attention is being paid to the relationship between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity. While most available research focused on determining the extent of the association between ADHD and obesity, a few studies have examined the clinical implications of diagnosing/treating ADHD in individuals with obesity. Here, we provide a narrative review of studies addressing the impact of ADHD, or its treatment, in individuals with obesity. Reviewed studies suggest that ADHD impedes the successful treatment of obesity in individuals with comorbid ADHD and obesity. Preliminary evidence also suggests that ADHD treatment might significantly increase the effectiveness of weight management strategies. We discuss the limitations of the reviewed studies and provide suggestions for future research in the field.

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e-pub ahead of print date: 18 May 2015
Keywords: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, diet, psychostimulants, weight, weight management
Organisations: Clinical Neuroscience

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Local EPrints ID: 380156
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/380156
ISSN: 1473-7175
PURE UUID: fc2f747d-e76d-4021-99a6-c05fe3db19bf
ORCID for Samuele Cortese: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-5877-8075

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Date deposited: 20 Aug 2015 13:46
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:52

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Author: Samuele Cortese ORCID iD
Author: F Xavier Castellanos

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