Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Sugar Doesn't Cause Hyperactivity in Children

Parents like to think that their children get immediate bursts of crazy energy from eating sugar, but this is not scientifically true. This myth arose in 1974 when a pediatric doctor released the statement, "Only in the past three years have I become aware that sugar ... is a leading cause of hyperactivity," in a letter to the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, now that we have the technology to actually determine children's hyperactivity, it's more likely that they become hyperactive because of the happiness that comes from being given a treat. 

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