If you have never seen what all these sweets do to children, you don't want to, it's not pretty. There is a reason why some go in hyper-drive after consuming so many cakes and candy. Sucrose is the sugar we use to sweeten our hot beverages and it is also present in cakes, pastries, soft drinks and sweets. It is also found in other processed foods, which we may not be aware of. This type of sugar, the unnatural kind, is what makes us put on weight, not to mention causes tooth decay, mood swings, hunger, lack of concentration, diabetes and hyperactivity, especially in children.