Does eating candy during a sport activity help athletic performance?

Candy (which contains sugars) will provide a short lived energy boost, but will then wear out leaving the consumer of such products weary or tired (crash). In the longrun, consuming healthier products such as wheats, starches, veggies, etc. will provide a better energy source. But to altogetheringly answer your question, if you want a little energy for the time being...eat some goodies (: