Sugar Intake And Hyperactivity In Children
Hyperactivity refers to increased movement, impulsiveness, distractibility, and decreased attention span. A popular but controversial belief is that children are more likely to be hyperactive if they eat sugar, artificial sweeteners, or certain food colorings.
This article focuses on the possible controversial link between sugar and hyperactivity in children.
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