Associations between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and eating behaviors in early childhood.

Bernard F FuemmelerYaou ShengJulia C SchechterElizabeth K DoNancy ZuckerAlesha MajorsRachel MaguireSusan K MurphyCathrine HoyoScott H Kollins

Published in: Pediatric obesity (2020)

Results suggest a link between ADHD symptoms and obesity-related eating behaviors in early childhood, highlighting the need to address self-regulation and healthy eating behaviors in the prevention of childhood obesity.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
weight loss
autism spectrum disorder
physical activity
working memory
insulin resistance
type diabetes
sleep quality
weight gain