The effects of stimulants on eating patterns in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
JOURNAL OF MIND AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.6, sa.2, ss.253-260, 2019 (ESCI)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.22543/7674.62.p253260
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF MIND AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.253-260
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Methylphenidate, eating patterns, height, weight, BMI
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objectives. This study aims to evaluate the effects of methylphenidate (MPH) on eating patterns and body mass index (BMI) in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The secondary aim of this study is the comparison between weight and eating behavior of children with ADHD undergoing an MPH treatment, and of children without ADHD.