Many parents blame sugar for their children’s hyperactive behavior. But the myth has been debunked.
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Many parents blame sugar for their children’s hyperactive behavior. But the myth has been debunked.
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Misleading marketing and labeling may confuse parents about the health value of many juices, a new report finds.
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Children with fatty liver disease sharply reduced the amount of fat and inflammation in their livers by cutting soft drinks, fruit juices and foods with added sugars.
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Ten-year-olds in the UK have already consumed 18 years’ worth of sugar, says Public Health England.
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From creative snacks to better breakfasts - expert reveals 6 easy ways to help.
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A researcher warns that the sugary treats of the holiday season can set the stage for children's long-term health and academic success if left unchecked.
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In our opinion, these products are unhealthy and exploitative. Their high sugar content may appeal to young children, but they’re not a good introduction to a healthy diet.
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Sugar addiction is a problem for many children. But it’s a learned behavior, and they can unlearn it.
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Sugar does not drive children insane. It has hardly any effect on their behaviour at all
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Parents are being urged to sign up for a free app which tells them the sugar content of food and drink, created by Public Health England.
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Children aged five are consuming their bodyweight in sugar each year, health experts have warned. The latest Public Health England (PHE) figures show that children aged between four and 10 eat around 22kg of sugar every year, equivalent to the average weight of a five-year-old. The body has released the statistics to coincide with the launch of a new Change4Life campaign urging parents to monitor their child’s sugar intake.
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Researchers have discovered that sugar-free drinks and lollies destroy tooth enamel in children and adults.
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More pre-schoolers are being hospitalised with dental disease including severe tooth decay than any other age group, and the rate of admissions in New Zealand for all age groups have - New Zealand Herald
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One third of children have too much sugar - and fruit juice and soft drinks are the main culprits, health offiicals warn
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A campaign to tackle unhealthy levels of sugar consumption is pushing for a tax on soft drinks and restrictions on advertising directed at children.
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The connection between sugar and hyperactivity is one of the most popular food-behaviour myths going around, yet it is one that has been well and truly busted by science. Where there’s sugar, there must be hyperactive kids – or so says conventional wisdom. Science says otherwise.