Clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with overweight in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A cross-sectional study

• Published in: PharmaNutrition 2024-06, Vol.28, p.100375, Article 100375
• Main Authors: da Costa, Joana Dias, Pastura, Giuseppe Mario Carmine, do Carmo, Cleber Nascimento, Spinelli, Renata Ribeiro, Fedeszen, Pamela Melo Krok, Souza da Cunha, Letícia Victoria, de Araújo, Beatriz Bastos, de Carvalho Padilha, Patricia
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Body mass index; Nutrition; Sociodemographic factors
• ISSN: 2213-4344; 2213-4344
• DOI: 10.1016/j.phanu.2024.100375

Overweight has been increasing globally in various age groups, including children and adolescents. Despite efforts to reduce instances of childhood obesity, research has shown that children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to be overweight more often than the general population. In this context, the aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with overweight in children and adolescents with ADHD treated at a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro. This cross-sectional study included 40 children and adolescents aged 6–18 years who were diagnosed with ADHD. Height/age and body mass index (BMI)/age indices were used for anthropometric assessment, and the percentages of fat mass (%FM) and fat-free mass (%FFM) were estimated using bioelectrical impedance. Clinical (lipid profile and comorbidities) and sociodemographic variables were also obtained. The association between clinical and sociodemographic variables and overweight status was investigated using multiple correspondence analysis (MCA). The significance level was set at p