- An expert from university warns about common food dyes.
- These dyes appear in many processed and packaged foods.
- Manufacturers add them to make products look more appealing.
- They are not toxic to the body right away.
- Experts worry about longer term effects on children's behavior.
- Research shows some children react because of genetics.
- Removing color could lead companies to add more sugar.
- Dyes are common in cheaper foods in poorer areas.
Difficult words
- dye — A substance added to change the colordyes
- processed — Changed by machines or factories before sale
- manufacturer — A company that makes goods or productsManufacturers
- toxic — Harmful or poisonous to the body
- genetics — The study of how genes cause traits
- appealing — Attractive or nice to see or feel
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Discussion questions
- Do you or your family buy processed or packaged foods?
- Do you like food that has bright colors?
- Are you worried about children and food color?
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