Ep 19. ADHD and risk for overweight in children
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A lot of teens and children suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ie ADHD. It is estimated that around 10% of children have ADHD. Some of them take medications for it, others dont.  In this episode, I present a research study that investigated the risk  to be overweight in children and adolescents in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and medication use for ADHD. The details of this study are :  Overweight in Children and Adolescents in Relation to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Results From a National Sample  Molly E. Waring, MA, Kate L. Lapane, PhD PEDIATRICS Volume 122, Number 1, July 2008 I hope you find this episode helpful. If you do, please share it on your social media account, with your friends and family. Someone else might need to hear this message and benefit from it.  Dr Gourgari is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine expert and weight loss coach for teens with more than 15 years of experience. She helps teens build healthy habits that last, so they can feel happier, be more confident and love their body again . To get a free copy of 30 healthy and easy recipes for teens that are high in protein, visit https://lifestyleforteens.com/recipes To learn more about the LIFT Program, visit lifestyleforteens.com/program
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