Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with disordered eating in adolescents

This cross-sectional study of 4,616 Israeli adolescents found that those with ADHD diagnoses had significantly higher prevalence of disordered eating compared to non-ADHD peers (50.2% vs. 43.9%), with the association remaining significant after controlling for confounders. The relationship between ADHD and disordered eating persisted regardless of stimulant medication status, highlighting the need for early identification of eating concerns in adolescents with ADHD.