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Body Weight and ADHD: Examining the Role of Self-Regulation

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  • Zia Choudhry
  • Sarojini M Sengupta
  • Natalie Grizenko
  • William J Harvey
  • Marie-Ève Fortier
  • Norbert Schmitz
  • Ridha Joober

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Objective: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex and heterogeneous childhood disorder that often coexists with other psychiatric and somatic disorders. Recently, a link between ADHD and body weight dysregulation has been reported and often interpreted as impaired self-regulation that is shared between the two conditions. The objective of this study is to investigate the relation between body weight/BMI and cognitive, emotional and motor characteristics in children with ADHD. Methods: 284 ADHD children were stratified by weight status/BMI according to WHO classification and compared with regard to their neurocognitive characteristics, motivational style, and motor profile as assessed by a comprehensive battery of tests. All comparisons were adjusted for demographic characteristics of relevance including, socioeconomic status (SES). Results: Both Obese and overweight ADHD children exhibited significantly lower SES compared to normal weight ADHD children. No significant differences were observed between the three groups with regards to their neurocognitive, emotional and motor profile. Conclusions: Our findings provide evidence that differences in weight/BMI are not accounted for by cognitive, motivational and motor profiles. Socio-economic characteristics are strongly associated with overweight and obesity in ADHD children and may inform strategies aimed at promoting healthier weight.

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  • Zia Choudhry & Sarojini M Sengupta & Natalie Grizenko & William J Harvey & Marie-Ève Fortier & Norbert Schmitz & Ridha Joober, 2013. "Body Weight and ADHD: Examining the Role of Self-Regulation," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(1), pages 1-8, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0055351
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055351
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