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Obesity and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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An association between ADHD and obesity has been established throughout the past 20 years via animal model experiments and both correlational and longitudinal studies in humans. However, much remains to be determined regarding causality, developmental course, and effective treatments targeting both conditions. This chapter provides an overview and update on the current state of the science on the relationship between obesity and ADHD; expands the scope of the connection between obesity and ADHD to include behavioral components important to weight regulation - i.e., physical activity, eating behaviors, and sleep; and presents applications of these findings to treatment approaches and future directions.

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0
Journal
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Current topics in behavioral neurosciences
Volume
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57
Number of Pages
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221-241
Date Published
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2022
ISSN Number
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1866-3370
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/7854_2022_337
DOI
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10.1007/7854_2022_337
Short Title
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Curr Top Behav Neurosci
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