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Samuele Cortese¹, F Xavier Castellanos

¹Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, CB2 0QQ Cambridge, UK.

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) complicates obesity treatment. Treating ADHD may improve weight management success in individuals with comorbid ADHD and obesity, warranting further research.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience and Behavioral Health
Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders

Background:

Growing interest in the comorbidity of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity.
Existing research primarily focuses on the association, with limited studies on clinical implications of ADHD diagnosis and treatment in obese individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the impact of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment on individuals with obesity.
To explore how ADHD influences obesity treatment outcomes and how ADHD interventions affect weight management.

Main Methods:

A narrative review of existing studies examining the relationship between ADHD and obesity.
Analysis of research on the clinical implications of diagnosing and treating ADHD in the context of obesity.

Main Results:

Studies indicate that ADHD presents a significant barrier to successful obesity treatment in individuals with comorbid conditions.
Preliminary findings suggest that pharmacological or behavioral treatment for ADHD can enhance the efficacy of weight management interventions.

Conclusions:

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) negatively impacts obesity treatment outcomes.
Treating ADHD is a promising strategy to improve weight management in individuals with co-occurring ADHD and obesity.
Further research is needed to fully understand and optimize the treatment of comorbid ADHD and obesity.