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ADHD and Risk of Childhood Adiposity: a Review of Recent Research.

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Abstract
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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered as a risk factor for childhood adiposity and obesity. Studies on ADHD have provided limited data concerning the connections between eating habits, body mass index, and obesity. The purpose of this review was to examine the current literature regarding recent cohort and cross-sectional studies to determine the links between ADHD and childhood adiposity.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Current nutrition reports
Volume
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10
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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30-46
DOI
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10.1007/s13668-020-00346-w
Short Title
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Curr Nutr Rep
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