Research Suggests That _____ May Worsen "Hyper" Behavior in Children

question 41

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that _____ may worsen "hyper" behavior in children.

• A) food colors
• B) high-fat snacks
• C) sugar
• D) MSG

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Definitions:

Preschoolers

Children who are approximately 3 to 5 years old, often characterized by rapid development in language, motor skills, and social understanding.

24-hour Period

A full day; the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis, comprising day and night.

Sleep Terrors

A sleep disorder involving intense fear, screaming, and flailing while asleep, often without waking fully.

Rapid-eye-movement Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.