The hyperactivity/inattention subscale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire predicts short- and long-term weight loss in overweight children and adolescents treated as outpatients.

  • Andreas van Egmond-Froehlich
  • Monika Bullinger
  • Reinhard W Holl
  • Ulrike Hoffmeister
  • Reinhard Mann
  • Cornelia Goldapp
  • Joachim Westenhoefer
  • Ulrike Ravens-Sieberer
  • Martina de Zwaan

Abstract

The success of treatment for pediatric obesity is variable and often unsatisfactory. This study elucidates the influence of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity on short- and long-term weight loss and maintenance after outpatient treatment.

Bibliographical data

Original languageEnglish
Article number6
ISSN1662-4025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
pubmed 23258120