Sugar is in almost everything we eat. In addition to the obvious sweet and tempting treats such as candy and cookies, barfis and mithais, cakes and pies, sugar is found naturally in fruit and milk, and is an ingredient in many brands of yogurt, tomato sauce, and salad dressings. So where does one draw the line? “Eventually, all foods break down into sugars and these are the energy needs of our body. I think the question here is how much-refined sugar is enough for a toddler and the answer should be zero. But naturally, refined sugar is all around us in juices, cakes, chocolates, sweets, desserts and it is so tempting for a child. The trick is to let the child have an occasional treat, but ensure that refined sugar does not become the staple diet of the child,” cautions Mumbai-based nutritionist and M&B panelist Sonali Shivlani.
KEEP COUNT
According to the World Health Organisation, everyone should restrict their consumption of added sugars– such as those not naturally present in foods like 100 per cent fruit juice and plain milk—to below 10 per cent of their total calorie intake. For example, a moderately active six-year-old who requires about 1,600 calories a day is allowed up to 40 gms of added sugars each day, the equivalent of 10 level teaspoons of sugar.
この記事は Mother & Baby India の October 2021 版に掲載されています。
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この記事は Mother & Baby India の October 2021 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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