Eating foods high in added sugars throughout childhood is linked to the development of risk factors for heart disease, such as an increase risk of obesity and blood pressure in children. Overweight children who continue to take in more added sugars are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Researches found that children who eat foods loaded with added sugars tend to eat fewer healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products that are good for their health. Children should consume less than 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of added sugars a day, and drink no more than 8 ounces of sugary beverages a week, according to the American Heart Association. Some foods and drinks contain sugar naturally, but added sugars are introduced during processing and preparation, that's why you as a parent should be aware of what you are feeding your kid! How to prevent added sugars from your kids diet?
A short informative video about added sugars:
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AuthorTina Mousa. A Dietetic Student at the University of Kentucky. Archives
November 2016
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