Introduction
There are many health myths that people tend to believe. These myths are normally untrue or at least are not proven through a scientific test. Some of these myths are so common that doctors tend to believe in them and they end up advising patients to take note on these myths. Many of these myths have been passed on from one generation to another but some scientists have tried to crack the truth about these myths.
Sugar makes kids hyper
One of the most popular myths is that a high intake of sugar raises a child’s activity. Many people believe that sugar makes children to exhibit hyperactive behavior (Chang 2012). Many parents report to notice that their children display sudden bursts or hyperactive behavior after consuming sugar from sweets or cake (Chang 2012). The media and advertisers are misinformed about the link between sugar intake and hyperactivity. This leads them to propagate the notion that sugar indeed leads to hyperactivity in kids. This wrong information is what misleads many people especially parents.
What the media and advertisers need to do is to relay correct information to the general public. The myth about the link between sugar and hyperactivity should be disbanded because it is incorrect and lacks scientific proof. Children are generally energetic and when they display hyperactive behavior this should be considered as normal (Chang 2012). According to Chang (2012), many people have also blamed sugar intake on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Conclusion
It is important that parents should not blame sugar when their children suddenly display hyperactive behavior. They should look for other culprits that are likely to increase hyperactivity. Parents should also source for information that has been scientifically proven and therefore not rely on myths that are passed on from one person to another.
References
Chang, S. (2012). Can Sugar Really Make Kids Hyperactive? Retrieved on 28th August 2013. Retrieved from http://www.onemedical.com/blog/live-well/sugar-make-kids-hyperactive/
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