Food additives linked to behavioural problemsPosted: 21 December 2007 From the Herald Sun, December 17, 2007 Hundreds of snack foods marketed to children contain additives which international research links to adverse health and behavioural reactions. Research by UK scientists, published in medical journal The Lancet, linked additives found in many common snackfoods to allergic reactions, asthma, hyperactivity and rashes. Scientists tested additives found in sweets, ice cream and biscuits on groups of three-year-olds and nine-year-olds. Products containing the additives are on Australian supermarket shelves, including mini Wagon Wheels, Shrek M&Ms and Green's Thomas and Friends cupcakes. Food Intolerance Network founder Sue Dengate said the additives could be the reason why children suffer behavioural problems, although the compounds did not affect all children the same way. "There is no need for these additives," she said. "We've been calling for a long time to have them removed." Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has yet to consider banning the additives. - AAP |
Food additives linked to behavioural problems
Research in the UK has found that many common snack foods are linked with behavioural problems in children.
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