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ADHD and Weight
- People with ADHD have higher rates of being overweight and obesity.
- They tend to have unhealthy diets, consuming less nutrient-dense foods and more fat.
Reward and Eating Disorders
- Eating behaviors, especially those related to disorders, are linked to reward, often involving dopamine.
- Brain scans show that adults with ADHD have different brain activity related to food rewards, increasing their risk of eating disorders.
James's Struggle with Food
- James Brown's coping mechanism was junk food, leading to binge eating episodes and feelings of shame.
- He hid the evidence due to guilt.