Sweets are harmful. Any such taste gives a person a hormone of happiness at the subconscious level.
But at the same time, the risk of diabetes, dental and immune problems, and hyperactivity increases.
But what if a child cannot do without such products?
Here it is important to take into account age and psychological characteristics, nutritionist Daria Korableva told Gazeta.Ru in more detail about this.
She noted that it is necessary to explain the harm of sugar to the child in simple language. It should be gradually reduced. But talking about yourself or beauty when discussing food is definitely not allowed, so as not to cause unhealthy associations in the child, which can ultimately lead to bulimia or anorexia.
In addition, you need to organize leisure time for children. Most often, they remember sweets out of boredom or lack of emotions. You should not let them get bored during lunch. Therefore, the plate must be formed correctly. 60% - what the child likes, 10% - something new, 30% - what the baby may refuse to eat.
Korableva noted in a conversation with journalists that most often children's eating habits are formed at the age of 3-5. Therefore, it is important to talk to the child about food, explain the difference between processed and natural food. The conversation should also be continued with younger schoolchildren.
The doctor added that it is important to show by example that it is easy to give up sweets. There can be more fruits and vegetables on the table, but desserts should not be put out.
"If there is a choice of vegetables and fruits on the dinner table, the child will choose from them, but if there are also sweets on the table, the outcome will be obvious," the nutritionist said.
