Ep 19. ADHD and risk for overweight in children
06/28/23 • 17 min
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.
If you're wondering...
❓ Why are teens hungry all the time during puberty?
❓ Why are teens craving sugar all the time?
❓ Why teens feel so tired—even when they sleep?
You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.
Hormones play a HUGE role in how teens gain weight, feel energy, manage emotions, and grow.
Dr Gourgari is a certified pediatric endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist and health coach for teens.
Each week, she break down how puberty hormones work—and how simple habits like eating better, sleeping more, and moving your body can help you feel better, stronger, and more confident.
We’ll talk about things like:
🥗 Are smoothies really healthy?
🍞 Are carbs bad for weight loss in teens?
💪 And how to stop emotional eating before it takes over your day.
Whether you’re a teen ready to make a change—or a parent looking to support your child the right way—this podcast is for you.
🎁 Want to jump in right now?
Grab your free guide: 30 Healthy, High-Protein Recipes for Teens at lifestyleforteens.com/recipes
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.
If you're wondering...
❓ Why are teens hungry all the time during puberty?
❓ Why are teens craving sugar all the time?
❓ Why teens feel so tired—even when they sleep?
You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.
Hormones play a HUGE role in how teens gain weight, feel energy, manage emotions, and grow.
Dr Gourgari is a certified pediatric endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist and health coach for teens.
Each week, she break down how puberty hormones work—and how simple habits like eating better, sleeping more, and moving your body can help you feel better, stronger, and more confident.
We’ll talk about things like:
🥗 Are smoothies really healthy?
🍞 Are carbs bad for weight loss in teens?
💪 And how to stop emotional eating before it takes over your day.
Whether you’re a teen ready to make a change—or a parent looking to support your child the right way—this podcast is for you.
🎁 Want to jump in right now?
Grab your free guide: 30 Healthy, High-Protein Recipes for Teens at lifestyleforteens.com/recipes
Previous Episode
Ep. 18: The top 3 reasons social media use promotes overweight in teens
Teenagers spend a significant amount of time on social media, mostly on their phones, scrolling through their newsfeeds on platforms such as Facebook, Tik-Tok, IG.
How does social media use can affect risk for overweight?
I present here this research:
Time spent on social media use and BMI z-score: A cross-sectional explanatory pathway analysis of 10798 14-year-old boys and girls Campbell Foubister, Russell Jago, Stephen J. Sharp, Esther M. F. van Sluijs
Hope you enjoy this episode.
If you're wondering...
❓ Why are teens hungry all the time during puberty?
❓ Why are teens craving sugar all the time?
❓ Why teens feel so tired—even when they sleep?
You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.
Hormones play a HUGE role in how teens gain weight, feel energy, manage emotions, and grow.
Dr Gourgari is a certified pediatric endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist and health coach for teens.
Each week, she break down how puberty hormones work—and how simple habits like eating better, sleeping more, and moving your body can help you feel better, stronger, and more confident.
We’ll talk about things like:
🥗 Are smoothies really healthy?
🍞 Are carbs bad for weight loss in teens?
💪 And how to stop emotional eating before it takes over your day.
Whether you’re a teen ready to make a change—or a parent looking to support your child the right way—this podcast is for you.
🎁 Want to jump in right now?
Grab your free guide: 30 Healthy, High-Protein Recipes for Teens at lifestyleforteens.com/recipes
Next Episode
Ep. 20 Whole grain versus refined grain : A small change can go a long way!
White or brown rice?
White or brown pasta?
Whole wheat or white bread?
Whole grain versus refined grain can be another small change you can implement to improve your child's insulin sensitivity and risk for diabetes. A great study was done in children that measured that effect in the lab.
The details of this study are :
Whole Grain Intake Is Associated with Lower Body Mass and Greater Insulin Sensitivity among Adolescents
Lyn M. Steffen1, David R. Jacobs, Jr.1, Maureen A. Murtaugh1, Antoinette Moran2, Julia Steinberger2, Ching-Ping Hong1, and Alan R. Sinaiko2
Am J Epidemiol 2003;158:243–250
I hope this episode is helpful to you. If so, feel free to share it with your friends and family, so that more people can benefit from it.
If you're wondering...
❓ Why are teens hungry all the time during puberty?
❓ Why are teens craving sugar all the time?
❓ Why teens feel so tired—even when they sleep?
You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.
Hormones play a HUGE role in how teens gain weight, feel energy, manage emotions, and grow.
Dr Gourgari is a certified pediatric endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist and health coach for teens.
Each week, she break down how puberty hormones work—and how simple habits like eating better, sleeping more, and moving your body can help you feel better, stronger, and more confident.
We’ll talk about things like:
🥗 Are smoothies really healthy?
🍞 Are carbs bad for weight loss in teens?
💪 And how to stop emotional eating before it takes over your day.
Whether you’re a teen ready to make a change—or a parent looking to support your child the right way—this podcast is for you.
🎁 Want to jump in right now?
Grab your free guide: 30 Healthy, High-Protein Recipes for Teens at lifestyleforteens.com/recipes
Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens - Ep 19. ADHD and risk for overweight in children
Transcript
Are you getting frustrated with what to feed a teenager who is always hungry ?
Speaker 1Everybody knows that teenagers have a huge appetite . It seems like you need to feed them constantly to satisfy their hunger . It's even more difficult where teenagers who struggle with their weight truly want to make changes like cut down on junk food or sto
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