Evidence of executive dysfunction in extremely obese adolescents: a pilot study

Lokken, Kristine; Boeka, Abbe Gayle; Austin, Heather; Gunstad, John; Harmon, Carroll M.

doi:10.1016/j.soard.2009.05.008

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“…In 2 nd trial,3 rd trial,4 th trial and 5 th trail, memory status was low in obese female children compared to non obese female children as there is difference in mean value ,and the difference is statistically significant in trial 2 and trial 4 as p value <0.05. Results are also correlating with the earlier studies [4][5][6][7] where obese children scores were less in digit span test compare to non obese children. Contradicting results were found in some other studies [8][9][10] in their respective studies there is no difference in memory status in obese and non obese children.…”

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Obesity and Memory

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“…These findings are consistent with the adult literature, in which overweight adults perform worse on EF tasks compared with normal weight adults, regardless of age and co-occurring medical complications, such as hypertension 38,39,52 as well as the emerging child obesity literature. 41,53 Most importantly, the detection of similar findings within an at-risk group of children with ADHD provide further evidence for examining self-regulation as a shared mechanism between obesity and ADHD.…”

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Co-occurring weight problems among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the role of executive functioning

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OBJECTIVE:To explore the link between pediatric obesity and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by examining whether executive functioning (EF) and medication status are associated with body mass index (BMI) and weight status in children with ADHD. METHOD: Participants for this study included 80 children (mean age ¼ 10 years, 9 months) with a DSM-IV diagnosis of ADHD, confirmed by a comprehensive clinical diagnostic assessment. Children's EF was measured using three neuropsychological tests, and severity of ADHD symptoms and medication status were obtained from parent report. Children's height and weight were also measured during the visit using a wall-mounted stadiometer and a balance beam scale. RESULTS: Children with ADHD who performed poorly on the neuropsychological battery had greater BMI z-scores, and were more likely to be classified as overweight/obese compared with children with ADHD who performed better on the neuropsychological battery. In addition, children with ADHD who were taking a stimulant medication had significantly lower BMI z-scores compared with children with ADHD who were not taking medication or who were taking a non-stimulant medication. CONCLUSION: EF is more impaired among children with ADHD and co-occurring weight problems, highlighting the importance of self-regulation as a link between pediatric obesity and ADHD.

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“…Studies suggest that individuals who have difficulty controlling their weight also show executive function deficits, including poorer performance on tasks involving inhibition, flexibility and decision making. [115][116][117] Brain imaging studies confirm links between weight, restraint and self-regulation. BMI is associated with reduced metabolic activity in brain areas linked to executive control, including the dorsolateral prefrontal and cingulate regions.…”

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Dietary restraint and self-regulation in eating behavior

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Self-control is generally viewed as highly desirable. In the eating behavior domain, however, the dominance of restraint theory has made the proposition that individuals should attempt to control their eating more controversial. This review discusses evidence from the dietary restraint literature and from studies of self-regulation processes to examine how far self-imposed control around food can be seen as beneficial for effective weight management. Epidemiological and field study evidence provides little support for the proposition that restrained eating causes disinhibited eating patterns. Restraint is often initiated as a response to weight gain, and the co-occurrence of disinhibited and restrained eating patterns on an individual level might better be explained by restraint acting as a marker for overeating tendencies. A sustained effort to monitor and control food intake characterizes successful long-term weight maintenance, suggesting that self-regulation in the eating domain is essential for those with a tendency to gain weight. Evidence from the literature on cognitive self-regulation suggests that there may be potential for people to learn to self-regulate better, both through training and controlled exposure techniques. Integration of the disparate theories of self-regulation is needed to identify the best ways of promoting self-regulation in order to support effective weight control, both in clinical and community settings.

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Evidence of executive dysfunction in extremely obese adolescents: a pilot study

Cited by 125 publications

References 26 publications

Obesity and Memory

Obesity and Memory

Co-occurring weight problems among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the role of executive functioning

Dietary restraint and self-regulation in eating behavior

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