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News Topical, Digital Desk : We often lovingly give our children biscuits, juice or milk with a little sugar, thinking that what difference will it make, but this small habit can put your child's future at risk.
Why is sugar harmful for children?
Taste addiction and nutritional deficiencies
The doctor says that if children get a taste for sweets right from the beginning, then they do not like to eat other nutritious but less sweet things like pulses, vegetables, fruits and curd. Due to the addiction to sweets, their eating habits get spoiled and they do not get proper nutrition, which directly affects their physical and mental development.
Bad effect on mental development
Did you know that children's brains develop the fastest until the age of 2? Recent studies have shown that consuming too much sugar can reduce children's memory , ability to concentrate and learning power. In simple words, sugar can prevent your child from becoming a genius.
Obesity and risk of diseases
Nowadays obesity has become a big problem among children, and one of the main reasons for this is the consumption of excess sugar. Sugar contains empty calories, which increases weight but does not provide any nutrition to the body. Doctors say that eating too much sugar in childhood increases the risk of many serious diseases like type-2 diabetes, heart diseases and liver related problems in the future.
Burden on the digestive system and kidneys
The digestive system and kidneys of children are not fully developed yet. In such a situation, when they are given artificial sugar, it puts an additional burden on their small body. This can cause indigestion, stomach pain and kidney problems. In many cases, hyperactivity (excessive agility and irritability) has also been seen in children due to sugar.
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