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sugar and hyperactivity
Many processed food products such as [[Twinkies]], children's breakfast cereals, and candy bars contain large amounts of sugar.
Many processed food products such as [[Twinkies]], children's breakfast cereals, and candy bars contain large amounts of sugar.
When consumed in large quantities, sugar is [[Healthy eating|unhealthy]], may lead to [[tooth decay]], [[obesity]], or [[diabetes]].
When consumed in large quantities, sugar is [[Healthy eating|unhealthy]], may lead to [[tooth decay]], [[obesity]], or [[diabetes]].
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.{{fact}} <!-- insert study date here --> The study found that sugar consupmtion was associated with hyperactivicy but was not the cause. For example, kids get excited and jump around 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.
Sugar plays an important role in the commerce of many countries, including [[Jamaica]], [[Guatemala]], and [[Bolivia]].
Sugar plays an important role in the commerce of many countries, including [[Jamaica]], [[Guatemala]], and [[Bolivia]].