RESUMO
Excess weight and obesity are defined by the WHO (World Health Organization) as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that is unhealthy.1 On the other hand, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined by the presence of attention difficulties, poor motor regulation activity, and low impulse control.2 The association between obesity and ADHD has been systematically investigated for twelve years. In this review article, previous studies that were relevant in establishing this relation are examined. Neurobiological hypotheses about the relation between obesity and ADHD are reviewed, and an association with addictions is considered.
Assuntos
Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade/complicações , Obesidade/complicações , Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade/psicologia , Comportamento Aditivo , Comportamento Alimentar , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Obesidade/psicologiaRESUMO
El sobrepeso y la obesidad son definidas por la OMS (Organización Mundial de la Salud) como una acumulación anormal o excesiva de grasa que es perjudicial para la salud. Por otro lado, el TDAH (Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad) se define por la presencia de dificultades atencionales, pobre regulación de la actividad motora y un bajo control de los impulsos 2. La asociación entre Obesidad y TDAH se investiga sistemáticamente desde hace doce años. En este artículo de revisión se expondrán estudios previos que son relevantes a la hora de establecer esta relación, se revisarán las distintas hipótesis neurobiológicas que asocian Obesidad con TDAH y se planteará su asociación con las adicciones
Excess weight and obesity are defined by the WHO (World Health Organization) as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that is unhealthy.1 On the other hand, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined by the presence of attention difficulties, poor motor regulation activity, and low impulse control.2 The association between obesity and ADHD has been systematically investigated for twelve years. In this review article, previous studies that were relevant in establishing this relation are examined.Neurobiological hypotheses about the relation between obesity and ADHD are reviewed, and an association with addictions is considered
