Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, overeating, and body mass index in men

Strimas, Rachel; Davis, Caroline; Patte, Karen A.; Curtis, Claire; Reid, Caroline; C, McCool

doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2008.07.005

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“…By means of structural equation modelling, Davis et al [30] found a significant correlation between ADHD symptoms and abnormal eating behaviors (including binge eating and emotionally-induced eating) in a sample of healthy adult women (25-46 years). Using the same modelling, Strimas et al [34] confirmed these results also in a sample of 145 non-clinical adult males.…”

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and impairment in executive functions: a barrier to weight loss in individuals with obesity?

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BackgroundAn increasing body of research points to a significant association of obesity to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and deficits in executive functions. There is also preliminary evidence suggesting that children with ADHD may be at risk of obesity in adulthood.DiscussionIn this article, we discuss the evidence showing that ADHD and/or deficits in executive functions are a barrier to a successful weight control in individuals enrolled in weight loss programs. Impairing symptoms of ADHD or deficits in executive functions may foster dysregulated eating behaviors, such as binge eating, emotionally-induced eating or eating in the absence of hunger, which, in turn, may contribute to unsuccessful weight loss. ADHD-related behaviors or neurocognitive impairment may also hamper a regular and structured physical activity. There is initial research showing that treatment of comorbid ADHD and executive functions training significantly improve the outcome of obesity in individuals with comorbid ADHD or impairment in executive functions.SummaryPreliminary evidence suggests that comorbid ADHD and deficits in executive functions are a barrier to a successful weight loss in individuals involved in obesity treatment programs. If further methodologically sound evidence confirms this relationship, screening and effectively managing comorbid ADHD and/or executive functions deficits in individuals with obesity might have the potential to reduce not only the burden of ADHD but also the obesity epidemics.

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and impairment in executive functions: a barrier to weight loss in individuals with obesity?

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“…Similar results have been recently replicated in males. 48 In our study 26 conducted in a clinical sample of 99 severely obese adolescents (aged 12-17 years), we found that, after controlling for potentially confounding depressive and anxiety symptoms, ADHD symptoms, measured by the ADHD Index score of the CPRS, were significantly associated with bulimic behaviors.…”

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Comorbidity between ADHD and Obesity: Exploring Shared Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

Cortese¹,

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2010

Postgraduate Medicine

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Recent studies suggest an association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity. In this article, we systematically review and critically discuss evidence on the prevalence of ADHD in obese patients as well as the weight status of individuals with ADHD. Relevant articles were searched in PubMed, PsychInfo, and ISI Web of Science (January 1980 to June 2010). We found that current evidence indicates a high prevalence of ADHD in clinical samples of patients seeking treatment for their obesity. Moreover, available studies show that individuals with ADHD have higher-than-average body mass index z scores and/or a significantly higher prevalence of obesity compared with subjects without ADHD. Three mechanisms underlying the association between ADHD and obesity have been proposed: 1) it is possible that obesity and/or factors associated with it (such as sleep-disordered breathing) manifest as ADHD-like symptoms; 2) ADHD and obesity share common biological dysfunctions; and 3) ADHD contributes to obesity. With regards to the possible clinical implications, our findings suggest that it is noteworthy to screen for ADHD in patients with obesity and to look for abnormal eating behaviors as possible contributing factors of obesity in patients with ADHD. Based on preliminary findings, appropriate treatment of ADHD may improve the weight status of individuals with both obesity and ADHD.

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“…Current OBEs were reported by 9.1% of participants with obesity and by 13% of participants with adult ADHD. Most former studies found a strong association between binge eating disorder and adult ADHD, suggesting that dysregulated eating could explain the link between ADHD and obesity [20,42,43]. It has been hypothesized that both the inattentive and impulsive component associated with ADHD may contribute to disordered eating patterns including binge eating.…”

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Association between Obesity and Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a German Community-Based Sample

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Objective: The goal of the present study was to examine the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity in a representative community based sample of the German population. Method: Participants were 1,633 German residents (53.6% female) aged 18–64 years. A retrospective assessment of childhood ADHD and a self-report assessment of adult ADHD were administered for diagnosis of adult ADHD. In addition, binge eating and purging behaviors as well as depression and anxiety were assessed using selfrating instruments. Results: The estimated prevalence of ADHD in obese participants was 9.7% compared to 3.8% in overweight and 4.3% in under-/normal-weight participants. The prevalence of obesity was 22.1% among adults with ADHD and 10.2% among persons without ADHD. Adult ADHD was significantly associated with a greater likelihood of being obese but not overweight even after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics. Results were similar when adjusting for depression and anxiety symptoms and for purging behaviors. Odds ratios decreased after adjusting for binge eating; however, the results were still significant which shows that the relationship between obesity and ADHD in adulthood is not fully explained by binge eating. Conclusion: Overall, the results indicate that adult ADHD is associated with obesity in a community-based sample of the adult German population.

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Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, overeating, and body mass index in men

Cited by 33 publications

References 11 publications

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and impairment in executive functions: a barrier to weight loss in individuals with obesity?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and impairment in executive functions: a barrier to weight loss in individuals with obesity?

Comorbidity between ADHD and Obesity: Exploring Shared Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

Association between Obesity and Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a German Community-Based Sample

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