Candy Linked To Violence In Study

T Murphy writes "A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry links daily consumption of candy at the age of 10 to an increased chance of being convicted of a violent crime by age 34. The researchers theorize the correlation comes from the way candy is given rather than the candy itself. Candy frequently given as a short-term reward can encourage impulsive behavior, which can more likely lead to violence. An alternative explanation offered by the American Dietetic Association is that the candy indicates poor diet, which hinders brain development. The scientists stress they don't imply candy should be removed from a child's diet, although they do recommend moderation. The study controls for teachers' reports of aggression and impulsivity at age 10, the child's gender, and parenting style. The study can be found here, but the full text is behind a paywall."

Comments

Re:scaremongering?

[pipingguy]

Brilliant observation, comrade MichaelSmith. Please stand in the waiting line of parents wishing to control offspring, we will get to you later.

PS If, in fact, you do not actually have children, but wish to expound on the pure idiocy of those who do, you can line up over there. Thank you for your patience.

Research tip (Not for those without tenure)

[turing_m]

If anything can be said of this study is that you need to verify it with the prison system.

If the 65% number doesn't hold up, investigate the correlation between crime and a diet high in fried chicken and watermelon.

Re:umm

[Anonymous Coward]

I work for a living in statistics, namely as a quant.

Aren't you the mathematical geniuses who screwed up the economy, though? How much should we really trust your math skills?