Sugar and Hyperactivity

For years, American parents have blamed much of their children’s hyperactive behavior on the child’s intake on sugar. However, a 1995 study by the Center for Science in the Public interest linked a child’s hyperactivity during sugar consumption with a parent’s expectations or to the activities that are associated with sugar, such as birthday parties and Halloween – rather than to the sugar itself. Many North American sugar industry representatives have cited this study as clear evidence that sugar does not cause hyperactivity. (See http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/busting-sugar-hyperactivity-myth)

What do you believe? Do you believe that sugar causes hyperactivity in children? If so, state what evidence you have that can prove your argument. If you do not believe that sugar causes hyperactivity, you must also prove your opinion with evidence or reasoning.