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Are artificial food dyes in processed foods making our kids hyperactive? The Food and Drug Administration is holding a two-day meeting starting Wednesday to decide whether available data links the dyes and the disorder. An advisory panel will then recommend whether the agency should further study the issue or require better labeling.
Hyperactive behavior can include many characteristics ranging from constant activity, being easily distracted, impulsiveness, aggressiveness and inability to concentrate, the National Institutes of Health said on its website. As a result of these behaviors, activities such as schoolwork and participating in quiet activities like reading may be more difficult for kids who suffer from this disorder.
