The influence of a glucose containing drink on the behavior of children in school.
The influence of a glucose containing drink on the behavior of children in school was examined in a double-blind placebo controlled cross-over trial. A child maybe particularly susceptible to the provision of blood glucose, as in childhood the brain uses relatively more glucose than when adult. After drinking a glucose containing drink, children aged 9-11 years were found to have better memories and spent more time on task when working in class, although the ability to sustain attention was not influenced.
Benton
David
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Department of Psychology, University of Wales Swansea, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales, UK. d.benton@swansea.ac.uk
Stevens
Megan K
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D001288:Attention / Q000187:drug effects; D001519:Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*; D001628:Beverages; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D002648:Child; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory / Q000187:drug effects; D008570:Memory, Short-Term / Q000187:drug effects; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000187:drug effects; D013028:Space Perception / Q000187:drug effects
D001786:Blood Glucose; D005947:Glucose