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Health Children should never consume more than six small teaspoons of sugar per day
Overweight, tooth decay, diabetes: The fact that we are sick of excessive sugar consumption has long been known. Unfortunately, far too much sweetener is consumed. According to health experts, children should not consume more than 25 grams of sugar per day. That's about the equivalent of six small teaspoons.
High sugar consumption endangers the health
Too much sugar makes you fat and sick - this has been proven in various studies. For example, it has long been known that high sugar intake can lead to obesity, dental diseases or diabetes, among other things. Moreover, decades ago, too much sugar appeared to pose a similarly high risk of cardiovascular disease, such as high intake of saturated fat. However, the sugar industry had then paid for fake study results, so that the actual findings came to light recently. But how much is too much?
According to health experts, children should not consume more than 25 grams of sugar per day. That's about the equivalent of six small teaspoons. (Image: midosemsem / fotolia.com) Less than six small teaspoons a day
As reported by the Association of Paediatricians (BVKJ) on its website "kinderaerzte-im-netz.de", a new opinion from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that one child per day less than six small teaspoons or 25 grams Should consume sugar.
"Our goal is a simple recommendation for all children between the ages of two and 18 years, who can easily meet parents and public authorities," said Prof. Dr. med. Miriam Vos in a press release from the AHA.
Hidden sugar in many foods
The World Health Organization (WHO) had adjusted its recommendations last year, advocating a lower sugar intake of less than five percent of the total daily energy intake.
It is important to remember that hidden sugar can be found in many food products. Therefore, the recommendations include all types of sugar, such as sugar cubes, fructose and honey, sugar used in the production of food or drink, and sugar, which is eaten separately.
Healthy and achievable goal
"For most children, it's a realistic, healthy, and achievable goal to not consume more than six teaspoons of sugar a day," said Paia Nutritionist and Professor of Paediatrics at Emory University's School of Medicine in Atlanta., Miriam Vos.
The experts also point out that children under the age of two should not consume any added sugar in food or drinks at all. The statement, published in the journal "Circulation", is based on the review of papers that deal with the impact of sugar on children's health.
Increased risk of heart disease
High consumption of foods and drinks containing high levels of sugar can lead to high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease.
"Children who consume high-sugar foods tend to consume less healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy that are good for their heart health," Vos said, according to a report on "upi.com.".
Food with healthy nutrients on the table
"So far, there has not been a clear consensus on how much sugar can be considered safe for children, because sugar is often added to food and drink, so children's overall consumption remains high - the typical American child consumes about three times what sugar intake is recommended, "says the expert.
"The best way to avoid sugar in a child's diet is to provide mostly foods that are rich in healthy nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meats, poultry and fish, and children with low nutritional value to eat, "Vos said. (Ad)