Does confectionery cause acne?
Confectionery does not cause acne. It is internationally agreed by dermatologists that food, including confectionery, is not related to acne. Acne is a condition caused by hormonal changes, usually at puberty, which increase the size of sebaceous glands. These glands secrete sebum that naturally flows to the surface of the skin. If the flow is blocked, a pimple will form. A good high carbohydrate meal about two hours before sport and water during sport are all the ‘fuel’ that is needed in most junior sport. It has been a tradition to eat oranges at half-time, while some sports offer jelly beans. Both oranges and jelly beans offer carbohydrate which is the main muscle fuel in sport, so they help athletes perform well for the entire game. Once teenagers become involved in more intense sport and train for one to two hours in a training session, then it becomes important to consume fuel during sport. Jelly beans, jelly snakes and sports drinks are very valuable in such situations. Most eli
