No, sugar has no effect on the behavior of children.

British Medical Journal

Festive medical myths -- Vreeman and Carroll 337 -- bmj.com

Regardless of what parents might believe, however, sugar is not to blame for out of control little ones.

Festive medical myths -- Vreeman and Carroll 337 -- bmj.com

At least 12 double blind randomised controlled trials have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.2

Festive medical myths -- Vreeman and Carroll 337 -- bmj.com

While sugarplums may dance in children’s heads, visions of holiday sweets terrorise parents with anticipation of hyperactive behaviour.

Festive medical myths -- Vreeman and Carroll 337 -- bmj.com

This includes sugar from sweets, chocolate, and natural sources.

Festive medical myths -- Vreeman and Carroll 337 -- bmj.com

Even in studies of those who were considered “sensitive” to sugar, children did not behave differently after eating sugar full or sugar-free diets.3

Festive medical myths -- Vreeman and Carroll 337 -- bmj.com

Regardless of what parents might believe, however, sugar is not to blame for out of control little ones.

Festive medical myths -- Vreeman and Carroll 337 -- bmj.com

None of these studies, not even studies looking specifically at children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, could detect any differences in behaviour between the children who had sugar and those who did not.3

Business Week (magazine)

Medical Journal Says Sugar Does Not Make Kids Hyper - BusinessWeek

At least 12 double blind randomised controlled trials have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.

Medical Journal Says Sugar Does Not Make Kids Hyper - BusinessWeek

This includes sugar from sweets, chocolate, and natural sources.

Wikipedia

Hyperactivity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The majority of studies show no connection between sugar and hyperactivity.[2]

ccmr.cornell.edu

CCMR - Ask A Scientist!

The answer is no, despite the fact that so many people believe this to be true.

CCMR - Ask A Scientist!

Sugar does not cause hyperactive behavior

Guardian (UK newspaper)

Scientists debunk myth that most heat is lost through head | Science | The Guardian

At least a dozen high-quality studies have investigated the possibility of a link between children's behaviour and sugar intake, but none has found any difference between children who consumed a lot and those who did not.

HowStuffWorks.com

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

The children at a birthday party acting like little tornadoes probably has more to do with the excitement of being around other kids, rather than the cake.

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

These high-calorie foods offer little nutrition and can lead to obesity and other problems, but no scientific evidence says sugar causes hyperactivity.

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

Sugar can provide a short-term energy boost, but that isn't the same as hyperactivity.

misconceptionjunction.com

Sugar Doesn't Make Kids Hyper

If they believe they haven’t been given sugar, even though they’ve been given loads, these kids will report no change in how they feel and will act normal.

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I have noticed recently that my daughter goes hyper after eating ...

The answer is no, despite the fact that so many people believe this to be true.

todayifoundout.com

Sugar Does Not Make Kids Hyper

Sugar Does Not Make Kids Hyper

Sugar Does Not Make Kids Hyper

If they believe they haven’t been given sugar, even though they’ve been given loads, these kids will report no change in how they feel and will act normal. 

listverse.com

Top 10 Common Medical Myths

The Myth: Sugar makes kids hyperactive

Top 10 Common Medical Myths

Dr. Vreeman and Dr. Carroll, both pediatricians at the Riley Hospital for Children recently said: “in at least 12 double-blinded, randomized, controlled trials, scientists have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.

Top 10 Common Medical Myths

None of these studies, not even studies looking specifically at children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, could detect any differences in behavior between the children who had sugar and those who did not.”

wellsphere.com

Does Sugar Really Make Kids Hyper? - Wellsphere

The truth: More than 20 studies show that sugar has no effect on behavior, says Mark Wolraich, M.D., a chief of pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

community.babycenter.com

Sugar doesn't make kids hyper! - June 2009 Birth Club - BabyCenter

At least 12 double blind randomised controlled trials have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.

Sugar doesn't make kids hyper! - June 2009 Birth Club - BabyCenter

This includes sugar from sweets, chocolate, and natural sources.

hunter4u.com

10 Most Popular Myths | Hunter4u

Sugar does not cause hyperactivity in children Double blind trials have shown no difference in behaviour between children given sugar full or sugar-free diets, even in studies specifically looking at children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or those considered "sensitive" to sugar.

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At least 12 double blind randomised controlled trials have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.2

lifespan.org

General

But after extensive study medical researchers have found the contrary to be true.

General

In normal children, there is no direct link between sugar and behavior.

buzzfeed.com

21 Surprising Common Misconceptions

17. Sugar Does Not Cause Hyperactivity In Children

urbansavior.com

21 Surprisingly Common Misconceptions

17. Sugar Does Not Cause Hyperactivity In Children

engadget.com

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This includes sugar from sweets, chocolate, and natural sources.

sciencebasedlife.wordpress.com

Some myth busting for the holiday season « Science-Based Life

This includes sugar from sweets, chocolate, and natural sources.

healthylivingindia.org

Myth: Sugar Makes Kids Hyper | Healthy Living India

This includes sugar from sweets, chocolate, and natural sources.

woman.ru

Гиперактивный ребенок , фантазии ...

At least 12 double blind randomised controlled trials have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.2

Гиперактивный ребенок , фантазии ...

Even in studies of those who were considered ?sensitive? to sugar, children did not behave differently after eating sugar full or sugar-free diets.3

Гиперактивный ребенок , фантазии ...

Regardless of what parents might believe, however, sugar is not to blame for out of control little ones.

v7n.com

Chicago school bans some lunches brought from home - Webmaster Forum

The answer is no, despite the fact that so many people believe this to be true.

talkingeasy.com

Urban Legends

This includes sugar from sweets, chocolate, and natural sources.

Urban Legends

Regardless of what parents might believe, however, sugar is not to blame for out of control little ones.

Yes, sugar makes children hyper.

health.kaboose.com

Kids and Sugar: Is Your Child Addicted to Sugar? - Kaboose.com

It can turn the happiest, calmest, and most collected child into a teary-eyed, angry terror.