Children who exhibit hyperactivity may be more impulsive, distractible and more physically active than normal, according to MedlinePlus. If you notice your children become hyperactive when eating candy or drinking soda, you may directly link their behavior to their sugar intake. This is a common conclusion, though it may have little scientific support.
Children's nutrition does not stack up according to the Healthy People 2010 decade-long U.S. government study. High levels of fat, salt and sugar in children's diets are serious concerns and can lead to early onset of diseases ...
You probably can't think of any parents who make it a point to feed their children lots of sugar and caffeine. Parents know this isn't good for their kids. Even so, it can be a challenge to minimize the amount of added sugar an...
Sugar is naturally found in certain healthy foods, but it is often added to foods and beverages to enhance flavor. Foods that contain large amounts of added sugar are usually also low in important nutrients such as fiber, vitam...
There are plenty of reasons not to ply your child with sugary foods; hyperactivity, despite what many parents think, is not one of them. Sugar making kids hyperactive is an old wives' tale, stemming from wrong assumptions and o...
If you notice that children seem extra hyper any time you let them have candy and soda, chances are good that you link their manic behavior to the sugar. Whether or not your children actually get hyper after they eat sweet trea...
Refined or processed sugar and foods containing refined sugars such as cookies, candies and some breads and pastas have numerous negative effects on both children. When children regularly consume refined sugars, they are at an ...
The ability to sit still and focus on an activity for long periods is much more likely and expected in a preteen than in a toddler. External factors may play a role in attention span, however, including the amount of sugar your...
Although many parents will attest that their children experience a sugar rush or a sugar high when they consume sugary foods and drinks, experts remain mixed as to whether or not this phenomenon exists. Most experts don't deny ...
Parents should moderate the amount of sugar their children eat. This isn't easy, both because children enjoy sugary treats and because food manufacturers load their products with sugar to improve taste and texture. But by caref...
Although Americans of all ages are consuming more sugar than ever before in soft drinks and processed foods, children are highly susceptible to sugar's sweet temptation. The cumulative effect of sugar in its many forms -- dextr...
From gummy worms to lollipops to ice cream, kids seem to love foods made with sugar. However, an excess intake of sugar in kids can cause a number of problems -- including early cravings for the sweet stuff -- that may affect y...
Carbohydrates, or sugar, are the main energy source for your child's body. Sugar is naturally found in many healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy. While necessary in moderation, excess sugar consumption ...
Sugar intolerance is a hereditary condition that typically begins showing signs in early childhood, especially when the child begins eating solid foods. If you suspect that your child may be sugar intolerant, talk with your ped...
Sugar intolerance is a digestive condition that affects children and adults alike. If both parents have been diagnosed with fructose intolerance, another name for sugar intolerance, the children will have a 25 percent likelihoo...
While fine in moderation, excessive sugar consumption can lead to health problems in kids. In addition to naturally occurring sugars, refined sugar is frequently added to processed foods such as soda, pastries and breakfast cer...
Sugar helps give your child energy, but too much can cause serious health complications. Many foods that your child enjoys contain several grams of added sugar, including fruit snacks, breakfast cereal, fruit drinks and toaster...
Sugar is added to many processed foods, and children are increasingly addicted to the sweet stuff. Many children are more sensitive than adults to the effects of sugar. Children crave sugar, because when they have some they ten...
Almost all children find sweets appealing. Forestall their exposure to candy, sugar and all sorts of sweets (even fruit juice) for as long as possible. It will happen soon enough. Early exposure to sweets impairs cultivation...