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  1. Jan 7, 2022 · If young kids fill up on high-calorie, sugar-laden foods or drinks, it leaves less room for nutritious foods. Children who are fed diets high in added sugars are more likely than children with ...

  2. Jul 5, 2024 · Too much added sugar early in life is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. Sweet treats. It’s tempting for parents and caregivers to reward good behavior with them. And ...

  3. Aug 22, 2016 · Children and teens should consume less than 6 teaspoons of “added sugars” a day and drink no more than 8 ounces of sugary beverages a week, according to the American Heart Association’s first-ever scientific statement recommending specific sugar limits for kids. Publishing in the journal Circulation on Monday, a panel of researchers took ...

  4. Kids are consuming too much sugar – and their health is at risk. "Children should only have about 3-6 teaspoons of sugar each day, which is 12-24 grams," explains Santiago. "Today, children are consuming as much as 16 teaspoons of sugar every day. This excess sugar can lead to obesity and serious health conditions."

  5. Jan 5, 2022 · #6: Sugar Can Cause Diabetes in Young People. When kids eat too much sugar it can cause a decrease in their insulin sensitivity causing abnormally high insulin levels and eventually diabetes. Research indicates that diabetes is on the rise in teenagers under the age of 20 in the United States.

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  6. Mar 25, 2019 · Aim for less than 25 grams (about 6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day for children 2 years of age and older. Avoid serving food and drinks with added sugar to children under 2 years of age. Serve water and milk instead of soda, sports drinks, sweet tea, sweetened coffee and fruit drinks. Milk contains natural sugar (lactose).

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  8. Aug 29, 2023 · Children aged 4 to 6 should have no more than 19g of free sugars a day (5 teaspoons or sugar cubes). For comparison, a can of Coke contains 39g of sugar and a standard (45g) bar of Dairy Milk contains 25g of sugar. Although there is no sugar guideline for children under 4, it’s recommended they avoid foods and drinks with added sugar.

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