Hyperactivity and sugar

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Hyperactivity refers to increased movement, impulsiveness, distractibility, and decreased attention span. A popular but controversial belief is that children are more likely to be hyperactive if they eat sugar, artificial sweeteners, or certain food colorings.

This article focuses on the possible controversial link between sugar and hyperactivity in children.

See also:

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Hyperactivity and children

Diet - hyperactivity

Review Date: 05/02/2011
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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