Are ADHD Kids Thin? Separating Myth From Medical Reality
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Contrary to the widespread assumption that high energy expenditure keeps them thin, meta-analytic findings confirm that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is significantly associated with higher rates of overweight and obesity in children and adults. The connection between ADHD and weight is complex, involving neurobiological, behavioral, and environmental factors that challenge the notion of thinness as a hallmark of the condition.
