Childhood ADHD linked to higher fast-food consumption in adulthood

 ADHD in the News 2025-05-01


A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has found that individuals with childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to consume fast food frequently in early adulthood. However, no significant link was found between childhood ADHD and physical inactivity as these individuals moved from adolescence into adulthood.