ADHD Obesity - Don't Blame it on Your ADHD.
Channel: Nature Optimized
Date: 2014-04-03

Does ADHD cause obesity? We don't think so. Medical studies in the past have found a link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity (link to other blog).  This research suggests behavioral characteristics of ADHD, such as impulsivity and lack of self-control with foods, combined with too little physical activity may be the main reason for weight gain later on in life.  Poor diet and little exercise seems to be an issue for most people in the United States so you might assume that ADHDers are just part of a non-ADHD trend and that everyone seems to be getting obese.  New research shows that its not just being ADHD, but the type of ADHD-treatment given that lead to obesity.
http://natureoptimized.com/blogs/news/13076693-it-s-the-adhd-meds-that-may-be-making-you-fat