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Food Dyes = Hyper Kids?
I know at least a few moms who have sorted out their kids' M&Ms to ditch the red ones because they believe they make their child hyper.
Do you think food dyes affect your child? Apparently there was just recently enough concern about the possible artificial food coloring/hyperactivity link that the FDA decided to hold a panel discussion this week to look into the long-rumored theory.
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