Most people believe that sugar makes kids hyperactive, despite the solid and convincing evidence that it doesn't A spooky tale of household myths and legends for Halloweenhttps://medium.com/@gidmk/sugar-doesnt-make-children-hyperactive-e78b3b50963a …
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When I say "most people" I do mean it. One survey found that 80% of Canadian school teachers thought that sugar had a deleterious affect on children's behaviourpic.twitter.com/JuGp4U2Pp9
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There are similar findings in the general population - a lot of people think that sugar causes hyperactivity!
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The problem is, this is a question that we have actually tested. Hyperactivity is associated with ADHD, so anything that might cause and/or exacerbate the condition is really interesting
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The results were surprising, to say the least. A number of studies have now shown that eating lots of sugar does not make kids more hyperactive
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Instead, environmental and social cues are likely to blame. Put a child in a room full of other kids who are going nuts, and you'll probably see them running around yelling as well
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But the evidence is pretty clear: sugar, by itself, doesn't cause hyperactivity in children It definitely doesn't cause ADHD If you want to know more, read the blog!
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Note: "sugar does not cause hyperactivity" is VERY different from "candy is a healthy option" Eat candy rarely, it is calorie-dense and nutritionally-poor
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I thought chocolate was great if rapid calorie & weight gain was your goal
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Honestly it's not the best for that either. There are special calorie bars that are more nutritionally complete if weight gain is your goal
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