Variation in executive function relates to BMI increases in youth who were initially of a healthy weight in the ABCD Study

CONCLUSIONS: Underlying variation in EF and cognition may be important for weight gain, but 2 years of weight gain may not be enough to have clinical implications for EF and cognition beyond inhibitory control. These findings suggest that more attention should be paid to the inclusion of EF programs in obesity prevention efforts.PMID:37731207 | DOI:10.1002/oby.23811

Source: Obesity - September 21, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Shana Adise Jonatan Ottino-Gonzalez Lauren Goedde Andrew T Marshall Eric Kan Kyung E Rhee Michael I Goran Elizabeth R Sowell Source Type: research