Children who eat candy and chocolate on a daily basis are more likely to become violent adults . It is the conclusion of a new study published this month in the British Journal of Psychiatry . After analyzing the data of 17,500 participants, scientists from the University of Cardiff found that 69% of the subjects who showed violent behavior at the age of 34 had had the habit of eating candy and chocolate almost every day as children. The work is the first to examine the long-term effects of childhood diet on violence throughout life.
? We believe that giving kids treats every day doesn't teach them to wait for something they want . Not being able to appreciate and be thankful when something is given can lead to impulsive behavior , something that is strongly associated with crime ? Suggests Dr. Simon Moore, lead author of the work.
