Despite evidence that sugar does not cause hyperactivity in children, it is a difficult myth to dispel for parents. However, sugar-added foods/drinks consumption remains problematic for children from a health perspective. December 6, 2021December 6, 2021Dr. Barry Dworkin Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 6, 2021 [display_podcast] Source:The Sweet and Sticky Science of Sugar Related posts: No evidence that sugar-laden sports drinks should be used for recharging or rehydration especially in children Revised sugar intake guidelines for children from American Heart Association Artificial sweeteners’ contribution to weight gain fraught with bias and no demonstrated causality Marketing has normalized adolescent consumption of sports drinks hyperactivitysugar