FDA Probes Link Between Food Dyes, Kids' Behavior

Some experts have raised concerns over the presence of artificial dyes in food, claiming a link between the chemicals and hyperactivity in children. But the studies are far from conclusive.

The Food and Drug Administration is meeting Wednesday and Thursday to examine whether artificial food dyes cause hyperactivity in children. Artificial food dyes are made from petroleum and approved for use by the FDA to enhance the color of processed foods.

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