Food Woes – ADHD and Eating Disorders
Many individuals with ADHD struggle with eating disorders. Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it.
Many individuals with ADHD struggle with eating disorders. Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it.
A new study about binge eating and ADHD is challenging the notion that the disorder is due to the impulsivity commonly associated with ADHD.
ADHD can lead to overeating and excessive weight gain. Over time, this can result in other health problems. However, the food and exercise routines you build as part of an informed dieting plan can keep you in good health throughout your life. Here are some tips for building a weight loss plan you can stick with.
During the last decade, researchers have begun to discover connections between ADHD and various behavioral eating disorders. Many of the characteristics of ADHD are known to influence or exacerbate some disordered eating behaviors. Treatment options are available, but the ADHD and associated eating disorders should be managed concurrently.