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British Study Links Junk- Food Diet, Behavior Problems in Kids

By Jack Challem - The Nutrition Reporter


A study of 4,000 children in England has found that children eating a large amount of junk foods are more likely to exhibit hyperactive behavior.


Nicola J. Wiles, PhD, of the University of Bristol, and her colleagues assessed the dietary habits of the children at age four and a half. The mothers of the children completed a dietary questionnaire asking about consumption of 57 foods and beverages. Some of the foods and drinks in the questionnaire included ice cream, milk chocolate bars, pizza, pasta, soft drinks and vegetables.


The children's behavior was evaluated at age seven, with their mothers completing the Strengths and Difficulties test. Children who had eaten the most junk foods were more likely to be in the top 33 percent of scores indicating hyperactivity.



Reference: Wiles NJ, Northstone K, Emmett P, et al. "'Junk food' diet and childhood behavioural problems: results from the ALSPAC cohort." European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009;63:491-498.






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