The effects of stimulants on eating patterns in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Turan S., Akay A.

JOURNAL OF MIND AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.6, sa.2, ss.253-260, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • 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, BODY-MASS INDEX, DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, ADHD, METHYLPHENIDATE, ASSOCIATION, POPULATION, HEIGHT
  • 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.