What about eating issues?

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What about eating issues?
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Fri, 06-10-2005 - 2:24pm

We have debated sleeping issues to death once again....so what about another one of the issues of childhood....eating and/or not eating?


My kids eat just about anything and have a pretty well rounded diet.

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 3:53pm
You mean active, not hyper, right?

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Registered: 09-30-2004
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 3:54pm

Pepperoni AND Cheese?
Brats AND Burgers?

That's EXTREME. Clearly you should entertain in a restaurant.

You have no business doing this at your house for chrissake. And nary a special guest in sight.

Cmon. You're making this up.

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Registered: 03-16-2005
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 3:55pm
I believe you believe that. I don't. As to either of you.
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Registered: 11-12-2003
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 3:55pm

Actually, yes.

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Registered: 10-16-2003
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 3:57pm

This is one of the most famous studies on sugar and kids:

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/330/5/301

I believe there are no scientific studies that have shown any correlation between hyperactivity and sugar.

Here is a nice summary:

Hyperactivity refers to increased movement, impulsiveness, distractibility, and decreased attention span. A popular myth has developed that this condition is related to sugar intake or use of artificial sweeteners by children.

Research comparing children eating sugar to those eating other foods or artificial sweeteners has not confirmed any connection with hyperactivity.

However, sugar and excess activity may appear to be linked because sugar is often consumed at events like birthday parties or other social events which tend to produce excitement and greater activity levels even in the absence of sweets.

Activity levels in children vary with their age (a 2-year old is usually more active and has a shorter attention span than a 10-year old). A child's interest level will vary his or her interests. For example, a lecture may be less interesting than playing at the playground.

Diagnosing hyperactivity is difficult and often reflects the tolerance level of the supervising adult rather than the activity level of the child.

For example, parents may tolerate a higher activity level in a park in the morning than they can tolerate late at night at home. Consult a psychologist or physician for further information if you believe your child may be hyperactive.

Parents and teachers often claim that sugar (such as sucrose), aspartame (NutraSweet), and artificial flavors and colors cause hyperactivity and other behavior problems in children.

Some people argue that children should follow special diets that limit the amount of sugar, flavorings, or colors they eat. However, scientific studies on the effect of eating artificial flavors and colors have not found any changes in children's behavior due to the amount of artificial flavor or color eaten.

A review by the Nutrition Foundation suggests that if a special diet of foods without artificial flavors or colors works for a child, it may be because that family has begun to interact with each other differently when they are following the special diet.

These behavioral changes, not the diet itself, may improve the child's own behavior and activity level.

Scientists have not found any increase in activity or behavior problems related to sugar or aspartame intake. Sugar does not make normal children hyperactive, nor does it make hyperactive children more so. In fact, one study found a decrease in activity level after eating a high sugar meal or snack.

 

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Registered: 03-16-2005
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 3:57pm
As to the school party - most kids are wound up tighter than a drum just because they know there is going to be a party, well before any cake is had.
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Registered: 09-25-2003
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 4:03pm
Right you are. . .very valid point that I overlooked.

Virgo

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Registered: 10-18-2003
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 4:03pm
Oh, I don't disagree that some pieces are wearable for 10 or more years. But she asked as if she was incredulous that one could ever have a piece that wasn't.


Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color.  Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 4:06pm
I don't like to spend money on something I couldn't see myself wearing for 10 years or more.

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Registered: 10-18-2003
Mon, 06-20-2005 - 4:09pm

But your children have such sugar so occasionally that it's like a shock to their system. Just like the person who is a teetotaler when they have one drink. It effects them a lot more than someone who drinks alcohol on a regular basis.


That is partially why i dont' severly limit my kids' sugar/dessert intake.



Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color.  Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable.

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