Sugar, you shrunk the kids: Bouquet of diseases nestled within your child's nutritional drinks
sugar or two.
Experts say this habit has likely persisted or worsened in your adulthood, paving the way for the bitter moniker “diabetes capital of the world” for India.
The problem with the so-called nutritional drinks has come to the fore in recent weeks after the latest controversy regarding Nestle's Cerelac brought to light how brands have been using 'added sugar' to products that are meant for infants. However, denying the allegations, Nestle spokesperson told ET Online that the reduction of added sugars is a priority for the brand.
According to an ET Online analysis, some prominent health drinks contain nearly 40-45 grams of ‘total sugar’ (including added sugar) per 100 grams. These products suggest customers use almost 2 spoons per serving, which is around 20 grams in quantity. This, therefore, implies that children are being given more than the recommended amount of sugar on a day-to-day basis.
“There is a maximum recommended sugar intake per day by age group.For the kids of four to six years old, 19 gm (5 teaspoons) is recommended. For the children falling in the age group of seven-to-ten years, 24 gm (6 teaspoons) of sugar intake is recommended. For the kids falling in the age group of 11 years and above, 30 gm (7 teaspoons) is the recommended sugar intake,” explained Artemis Hospital’s Pediatrician Rajiv Chhabra.
How much sugar is too much?
As sweet as sugar is only a good compliment not a good lifestyle mantra!
With the abundance of sugary foods and beverages available and easily accessible, it's
