Review of the association between obesity and ADHD

Authors

  • Raquel Martínez de Velasco Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España
  • Eduardo Barbudo Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos Madrid. España
  • Josefa Pérez-Templado Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España
  • Belén Silveira Departamento de Endocrinología. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España
  • Javier Quintero Departamento de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor. Madrid. España

Keywords:

Obesity, Excess weight, ADHD, Impulsivity, Binge eating, Addiction

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

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Published

2015-01-01

How to Cite

Velasco, Raquel Martínez de, et al. “Review of the Association Between Obesity and ADHD”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 43, no. 1, Jan. 2015, pp. 16-23, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/96.

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Review