#sugar-consumption

#sugar-consumption

Advertising directly to children drives sales of high-sugar breakfast cereals significantly more than advertising aimed at adults.

Lower sugar intake in pregnancy and early childhood can protect against adult diabetes and hypertension.

Parents' attempts to restrict sugar can lead to increased consumption due to heightened desire.

Small changes in food serving choices can help guide healthier eating habits in children.

Making non-sweet options readily available encourages better food choices for kids.

Consumers deserve to easily understand food's nutritional value for informed decisions, particularly for ingredients like sugar.

Restricting sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may substantially decrease the risk of diabetes and hypertension later in life.

Sugar-sweetened beverages cause approximately 340,000 deaths annually from diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with increased consumption in developing regions.

The study highlights a significant rise in illness linked to sugary drinks, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.

High sugar intake in early childhood increases diabetes risk in adulthood.

Early dietary habits significantly influence long-term health outcomes.