Understanding science behind how sugar impacts child’s brain

Staff Reporter

WHEN it comes to sugar, you can have too much of a good thing. This has been well-documented over the years, with sugar being linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. This is dangerous for children’s health, but beyond the physical implications are the neurological ones, with sugar negatively impacting cognitive function, mood, and behaviour in children. “The danger of excess sugar consumption is well-known, with the South African government implementing the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) to limit our daily intake,” “But parents and caregivers also play a vital role in limiting children’s sugar intake because there are so many hidden sugars in children’s food and drinks. Without taking necessary precautions, little ones can consume excess sugar incredibly easily,” commented Mbali Mapholi, Laager Rooibos partner dietitian. This…

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