When consumed in large quantities, sugar is [[Healthy eating|unhealthy]], and may lead to [[tooth decay]], [[obesity]], or [[diabetes]].
When consumed in large quantities, sugar is [[Healthy eating|unhealthy]], and may lead to [[tooth decay]], [[obesity]], or [[diabetes]].
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Until the 1990s, it was generally believed that consuming sugary foods caused [[hyperactivity]] in children. This notion was never tested scientifically until a study was done in 1999.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/children/9911/22/diet.sugar.myth.kids.wmd/ CNN - Busting the sugar-hyperactivity myth - November 22, 1999]</ref>
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Until the 1990s, it was generally believed that consuming sugary foods caused hyperactivity in children. This notion was never tested scientifically until a study was done in 1999.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/children/9911/22/diet.sugar.myth.kids.wmd/ CNN - Busting the sugar-hyperactivity myth - November 22, 1999]</ref>
The study found that sugar consumption was associated with children moving around a lot but was not the cause. For example, kids get excited a lot at birthday parties, where they also eat cake and ice cream. But it's actually the party atmosphere that prompts the extra activity.
The study found that sugar consumption was associated with children moving around a lot but was not the cause. For example, kids get excited a lot at birthday parties, where they also eat cake and ice cream. But it's actually the party atmosphere that prompts the extra activity.