Why do some people believe that eating sugar makes you hyper?

Question

Some people say, "No, I'm not gonna give my kid any candy. In 10 minutes she'll be bouncing off the walls & getting hyper."

Answer 1

Many children get a "sugar high" from eating sugar. It is a quick burst of energy and they don't know what to do with the energy so they sometimes do "bounce off the walls." Many adults get a sugar high too but we usually know what to do with this surge of energy so we are not acting "hyper."

Answer 2

Because it's true. Sugar is a highly refined crystalline derivative of the sugar cane (or sugar beet) plant, just like powder cocaine is a a highly refined crystalline derivative of the coca plant. Carbohydrates break down in the body more quickly than fats or proteins. That's why a starchy or sweet food gives you a quick burst of energy that doesn't last long, while fats and proteins are more like 'time release' and give you slow, steady energy. Highly refined sugars are already broken down into the simplest possible carbohydrate molecules and hit your body instantly. Instead of burst of energy, its more like a super nova of energy!

Our bodies can handle wee bits of sugar now and then, but many modern processed foods are real sugar bombs. That candy bar isn't chocolate sweetened with a little sugar, it's sugar, flavored with a little chocolate. The average can of soda has TWELVE teaspoons of sugar -- that's about half a cup! If you think sugar isn't a drug, then try living sugar free. And read those labels carefully; even ketchup and mustard can be full of sugar.

Answer 3

Folklore linking certain foods, such as sucrose or table sugar, with very active behavior in children began in the early 1970s, when Dr. Benjamin Feingold proposed the theory that diet may adversely affect children’s behavior. Since that time, considerable research has been devoted to the subject. In over 20 studies, including those supported by the Food and Drug Administration, science has been unable to support claims that sugar affects children’s behavior.

In carefully controlled studies, meals were provided for two weeks to children whose parents believed their children were affected by sugar. Parents and
teachers monitored their behavior after the meals, unaware of whether the children had consumed sugar or artificial sweeteners. No adverse effects were found from either.

A 1995 meta-analysis [a systematic review of the scientific literature] published in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirmed clearly that sugar does not cause hyperactivity or behavior problems. This conclusion remains settled science.

Children do, indeed, tend to become excited at special occasions, such as birthdays and Halloween. However, continued scientific review, most recently by the Institute of Medicine, confirm that there is no evidence that sweeteners cause hyperactivity.

Answer 4

they get hyper becuase of the artificl colors and flavoring, an onlee kids that are hyperactive, it makes them more hyperactive. if ur kid is very loud, generous, an takes one bite of food an runs around the table, he is probalee hyperactive, cut out unnatural foods, an hell calm down ♥

Answer 5

Because they have seen their children behave like hyper little monkeys after consuming sugar.

Answer 6

because some people do get hyper,but sugar doesn't do anything to me♥

Answer 7

You get a sugar rush, which gives you energy, but dies out quickly...

My son gets that way when he eats candy...

Answer 8

The full term is hypoglycemic and it is when there is not enough insulin in the blood stream to cope with all that extra sugar.

Ask any Diabetic.

Answer 9

Because that is what processed sugar does.

Answer 10

with little kids it does. trust me. it does. 2brothers teach alot.

but older 'kids' and adults dont get hyper.