Good Evening my fellow nairalanders!!....I'll like you guys to shed more light on this,especially my "NURSING MOTHERS"".Does sugar really makes small children hyper-active?...Is this true?....Has it been scientifically proven?......Pls let me know your thought on this issue guys......Bless!

Google it and be empowered with information.

no it is a myth. Funny thing is, I have very hyper children and they eat no sugar

Err, let me try remembering the information I got from a medical series I watched over a year ago - a bit sketchy though.
You can do a Google search to confirm/research the info...or better still, open a thread in the health section.

I believe the question you're asking has something to do with what they call a 'sugar-high'.
A sugar-high is temporary, and is not supposed to last too long after the kid has a meal containing sugar. It occurs in kids of a certain age group.

What happens is that the kid becomes more active (hyper) once the body starts breaking down the sugar and converting it - he/she may become more playful and display some excessive excitement.
It is temporary, and does not last too long.

That's about all I can remember, a medical professional will definitely explain it better.

This thread should be moved to frontpage for better varying answers!!!..Mods!.do the needful...bless!!!!

yea sugar rush!

Maybe...maybe not.

Though,i've heard some parents complaining that their little children get hyper-active after consuming a substance of high sugar content.

What a question!