Understanding Children's Sugar Levels
Did you know? Children are getting half their sugar intake from unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks. Leading to them having over twice the amount they should! Not only does sugar cause painful tooth decay for children, it is also a driving factor in obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. So, how much sugar should children be eating per day? The government guidelines suggest that sugar should not make up more than 5% of the calories gained from food and drink. For Early Ye