Why Sweets Are Dangerous for Children: Doctors' Opinion

04.08.2023 14:09

It is difficult not to notice a child's interest in sweets, since children are extremely attached to this type of food.

Some parents don't see anything wrong with this.

On the contrary, “caring” mom and dad buy various unhealthy products for their kids almost every day, because they cannot refuse them.

How dangerous could such a habit be?

Excess weight

Experts note that the percentage of overweight children is growing. The problem sometimes reaches obesity in different stages.

It is important to remember that at such an early age the problem of obesity is the result of an incorrect approach to nutrition on the part of parents.

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Therefore, at least you need to reduce the amount of sweets.

Diabetes

If you "feed" your child sweets from an early age, the risk of diabetes increases several times. Therefore, you need to look for healthy and tasty alternatives to harmful desserts.

It is important to understand that diabetes acquired in childhood cannot be cured.

Health in general

It is logical to assume that excess sugar primarily has a destructive effect on the oral cavity. Sweets also make bone tissue more fragile.

Not everyone knows that sugar interferes with the normal absorption of other chemicals in the diet. As a result, the child's overall health becomes noticeably worse.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. How dangerous could such a habit be?
  2. Excess weight
  3. Diabetes
  4. Health in general