Too much sugar risks diabetes, BP in children

Excess sugar intake in children up to two years of age can increase the risk of Type II diabetes and high blood pressure.

According to British research, keeping children's sugar intake low from birth to their second birthday can have positive effects on their lives.

According to researchers, excess sugar during this period can have a negative impact not only on physical health but also on brain development.

According to the study, children who consume less sugar during the first 1,000 days or whose mothers ate less sugar during pregnancy had a 35 percent and 20 percent reduction in the risks of Type II diabetes and high blood pressure, respectively, and the onset of these diseases was also relatively late.

According to health experts, the period from pregnancy to the child's second birthday is very important for the child's metabolism and brain development. Parents should keep children away from added sugars during this time, such as ice cream, sweet drinks and other sweet formulas, and give them water, milk and fresh fruit.

The results of the study make it clear that limiting sugar intake at an early age is very important for the long-term health and brain performance of children.