ADHD: why it can make it harder to keep eating habits in check – and what you can do about it

By Hazel Flight, Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University

People with ADHD know how much the condition can affect all aspects of their life – from how well they do in school to their relationships. But many people with ADHD may not be as aware of just how much the condition can influence their eating habits. And if left unchecked, these poor eating habits could eventually affect their mental and physical health.

Some of the most common problems are “hyperfixation” and binge eating. Hyperfixation is an intense…

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