Dr. Barry Dworkin

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.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 6, 2021

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Source:
The Sweet and Sticky Science of Sugar

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