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Health effects of sugar

Lucknow. Did you know that white sugar, which we use for sweetness in our daily lives, is actually a slow poison? Health experts have now started calling it 'sweet poison'.

The inclusion of sugar in the diet of children can pose a serious threat to their health. The World Health Organization and pediatricians recommend that no added sugar of any kind should be given to children up to 2 years of age.

Danger of sugar for children under two years of age

At this age children's body and digestive system are developing. Consuming sugar at this critical stage can have many negative effects on their health.

Deterioration of taste habits: The tastes of small children are developing. If they develop the habit of eating sweets quickly, they may move away from nutritious food like pulses, vegetables and porridge.

Problems in teeth: Sugar quickly sticks to children's teeth, causing gum infection and tooth decay.

Risk of Obesity: Sugar contains only 'empty calories', which can lead to uncontrolled weight gain in children.

Weak Immunity: Consuming excess sugar can weaken the immunity of children, causing them to fall ill quickly.

Experts' Opinion: Pediatricians believe that consumption of refined sugar can cause addiction in children, which can increase irritability and hyperactivity.

Danger for adults too: Sugar is harmful not only for children but also for adults. Excessive sugar consumption can cause many diseases, such as type-2 diabetes.

Heart diseases: Refined sugar increases bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

Fatty Liver: Digestion of sugar puts extra pressure on the liver, which can lead to the problem of fat accumulation in the liver.

Children should be introduced to sweetness only after two years of age, and natural options should be selected for this. Options like fresh fruits and jaggery are better. If you want to give a healthy life to your children, remove sugar from their diet today.