A recent study highlighted the importance of limiting sugar intake to improve children's attention and reduce hyperactive behaviors. Focus was on students' consumption of energy drinks which contain sugar and often caffeine. There are implications for children with Attention Deficit Disorder.

Sugar Intake Impacts Attention and Hyperactivity

Excellent article, Connie. Sugar is put in so many foods today. Even ones that you wouldn't think would have sugar. Just imagine how much sugar a child is getting each day when you factor in cookies, candy, and processed foods along with sugary drinks.

Excellent article, Connie. Sugar is put in so many foods today. Even ones that you wouldn't think would have sugar. Just imagine how much sugar a child is getting each day when you factor in cookies, candy, and processed foods along with sugary drinks.

Scary to think about, Sandra.

We try to eat more natural sugars around here. Apples, Clementines, and blueberries are favorites.

OOPS! Forgot the grapes...all colors, seeded or not, we love them.

Be aware of hidden sugars in prepared foods. Also, low cal foods often have hidden artificial sweeteners.

There are some things that your body processes into sugar right away. Most foods made with white flour like pasta, bread, and crackers fall into this category.