But could candy also turn your kids to a life of crime? One study, as reported by US News, says that daily candy intake raises the probability of a child becoming a convicted violent criminal later in life. Some researchers aren't impressed with the study, however.And you thought candy just damaged your child's teeth...
But could candy also turn your kids to a life of crime? One study, as reported by US News, says that daily candy intake raises the probability of a child becoming a convicted violent criminal later in life. Some researchers aren't impressed with the study, however.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.


I think Melinda Johnson,from the American Dietetic Association, said it best in the US News article. "While it's an interesting correlation, any scientist will tell you that a correlation never shows causation,"