A new study commissioned by the Food Standards Agency, an independent UK government department established to protect public health, found that certain artificial colors and additives in food can lead to hyperactivity disorder in children. It’s believed that the new study will pressure the food and drink industry to remove certain artificial colors and additives from their products.

The study began in 2004 by the University of Southampton and tested the effect of specific additives on children aged 3-4 and 8-9 years old. One of the additives brought into question is known as sodium benzoate which is found in “soft drinks, jams and salad dressings.”

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