Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms Are Risk Factors for Obesity and Physical Inactivity in Adolescence

2014188 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Natasha Khalife · Imperial College London

Marko Kantomaa · LIKES – Foundation for Sport and Health Sciences

Vivette Glover · Imperial College London

Tuija Tammelin · LIKES – Foundation for Sport and Health Sciences

Jaana Laitinen · Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

Hanna Ebeling · Oulu University Hospital

Tuula Hurtig

Abstract

Children with ADHD or CD symptoms are at increased risk for becoming obese and physically inactive adolescents. Physical activity may be beneficial for both behavior problems and obesity.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

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Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Volume 53, Issue 4, pp. 425-436

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2014.01.009

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Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms Are Risk Factors for Obesity and Physical Inactivity in Adolescence

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