Sugar and Hyperactivity

The belief that sugar makes kids hyperactive has been around for decades, but there is little evidence to support this claim. Early research from the 1920s suggested a link between sugar consumption and behavioral issues, but subsequent studies have not found a consistent association. More recent studies have shown that any differences in behavior are more likely due to other factors such as parental anxiety or the social context in which sugar is consumed. Most professional associations do not recommend dietary interventions for kids with hyperactivity and consider this idea to be largely debunked.