Sugar Myth Busted: New Study Debunks Hyperactivity Claims in Kids
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Are sugary treats really to blame for kids bouncing off the walls? Despite long-held beliefs by parents, experts are dispelling the myth that sugar causes hyperactivity in children. Mark Wolraich, professor emeritus in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, stresses that there is no scientific evidence to support this claim, although changing embedded beliefs can be challenging. Research conducted by Wolraich in the 1990s debunked …