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I am disappointed that this was the focus of an Exchange article. Do we really want to encourage giving sugary drinks? We have been stressing not even giving 100% juice so often because of the issue of America's out of control weight problem. And, sugar is a "quick fix" which does not stress healthy eating. I'd rather see repeat articles than something like this. That being said...I generally LOVE ExchangeEveryDay and check it out eagerly each day.

I am concerned with the blurb printed today about a spoonful of sugar helping the thinking process. Wow! Have you thought of the ramifications of this? I’m afraid that with the heightened push for higher test scores this idea falls into the category of “by any means possible.” Those interested in higher test scores may run with this blurb and not consider the side effects of added sugar in the system long after the 12 min that the study referred to. The insulin the body produces in reaction to sugar may provide more fatigue in the long run known as the sugar slump. Also with the concern for children and the epidemic of obesity, this study concerns me. Further more, it’s not a spoonful of sugar but more like 3 or 4 spoonfuls of sugar in most lemonades. Wasn’t it just a few years ago that Chicago Public Schools gave children a doughnut before the state tests, thinking it would help them do better? This is an idea that can go off track so quickly. Please consider printing also the downfall to this idea as well as a healthier way to improve the thinking process, like good nutrition and enough sleep, and less stress, etc…or even a better source of sugar, like fruit..

Sincerely,
Marjory Ayala

Reading all that I have about sugar and its awful effects on the body, I would not recommend paying attention to this article as a solution to "brain drain". Sometimes just drinking enough water and getting some physical movement can do the trick!!
Martie
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