| Co-occurring weight problems among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the role of executive functioning. | |
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PMID: 22158266 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the link between pediatric obesity and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by examining whether executive functioning (EF) and medication status are associated with body mass index (BMI) and weight status in children with ADHD. METHOD: Participants for this study included 80 children (mean age=10 years, 9 months) with a DSM-IV diagnosis of ADHD, confirmed by a comprehensive clinical diagnostic assessment. Children's EF was measured using three neuropsychological tests, and severity of ADHD symptoms and medication status were obtained from parent report. Children's height and weight were also measured during the visit using a wall-mounted stadiometer and a balance beam scale. RESULTS: Children with ADHD who performed poorly on the neuropsychological battery had greater BMI z-scores, and were more likely to be classified as overweight/obese compared with children with ADHD who performed better on the neuropsychological battery. In addition, children with ADHD who were taking a stimulant medication had significantly lower BMI z-scores compared with children with ADHD who were not taking medication or who were taking a non-stimulant medication. CONCLUSION: EF is more impaired among children with ADHD and co-occurring weight problems, highlighting the importance of self-regulation as a link between pediatric obesity and ADHD. |
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Authors:
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P A Graziano; D M Bagner; J G Waxmonsky; A Reid; J P McNamara; G R Geffken |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-12-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of obesity (2005) Volume: 36 ISSN: 1476-5497 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Obes (Lond) Publication Date: 2012 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-04-10 Completed Date: 2012-06-20 Revised Date: 2013-02-06 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101256108 Medline TA: Int J Obes (Lond) Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 567-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for Children and Families, Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA. pgrazian@fiu.edu |
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Adolescent Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy, epidemiology*, physiopathology Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Child Child, Preschool Comorbidity Cross-Sectional Studies Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Executive Function / drug effects* Female Humans Male Neuropsychological Tests Obesity / epidemiology*, physiopathology Psychotropic Drugs / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Severity of Illness Index Social Control, Informal United States / epidemiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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K23 MH085659/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; K23 MH085659-03/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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0/Central Nervous System Stimulants; 0/Psychotropic Drugs |
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