Hyperactivity

Hyperactivity can be described as a state in which a person is abnormally easily excitable and exuberant. Strong emotional reactions and a very short span of attention is also typical for a hyperactive person. Some individuals may show these characteristics naturally, as personality differs from person to person. Nonetheless, when hyperactivity starts to become serious and harmful to the person as well as others, it may be classified as a medical disorder.

Does sugar make one "hyper"?

A common belief is that eating too much sugar will make a person hyperactive. This belief is especially prevalent amongst parents and teachers who claim that children's behavior often get more rowdy, excited and energetic after they eat too many sugary food and drinks (such as candy or soda). However, recent studies that have been done show that there is no link between comsumption of sugar and hyperactivity levels, even when the researchers focused on children with a presumed "sugar-sensitivity." http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/education/ask/?quid=241

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Candy - Soda

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Nevertheless, as mentioned above, artificial food colouring and caffein in the sweets or sugary beverages consumed by children and many other people alike may be linked to hyperactivity.

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