Off Colour - Video

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:59

For years many parents have suspected that their children’s behaviour was affected by food additives and colourings. Until recently, the official line has always been that they are safe. That was until a major British study said otherwise. 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Hall investigates. - read full story »

Comments [23]

David

31 Oct 2009 6:06p.m.

Clem? Do you think that we should have the right to choose cigarettes as well? What about drugs which are illegal? Those too? Take a look at the little man, Connor, at the end of the video, that's not "depression" affecting his behaviour. There is a huge cost to society of disruptive children and we as a society order it for our benefit. If there is a benefit with making food additives and colurings illegal, we should take it.

Clem

13 Aug 2009 2:58p.m.

The kids in the "healthy" food group are not running around because they are depressed.....I would be too if I was 10 and saw my mates in the other table having fizzy drinks and lollies and I am eating salads!
I am not saying tons of sugars and food colouring are good for kids (or adults for that matter) but consumers should have the right to choose. If you don't want your kids to have fizzy drinks or whatever else then just DON'T buy them. Any parent who stuff their kids full of lollies and then wonder why their kids start to run around like idiots afterwards are just plain ignorant.

Kathleen

05 Jul 2009 10:48p.m.

Moira, Scientific evidence is plentiful. See www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/information/references.htm for an excellent listing. The shame is that our scientists at FSANZ are not taking notice of these studies.

Leanne, sugar does not cause hyperactivity. See www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/factsheets/Factsugar.htm

Chris, "average" today includes many children who have hyperactivity, or attentional deficits, because of the foods we are eating.

Tanya, you would have to see it to believe it. Parties where foods are free of artificial colours, preservatives etc, are a much calmer and happier affair. Have you ever tried it? It's so much more enjoyable for everyone!