Question
A grandfather of a six-year-old boy inquires whether it is harmful for the child to add sugar to rice during breakfast every day?
Answer
Experts advise that excessive sugar intake may lead to elevated blood sugar levels, increase the burden on the pancreas to secrete insulin, and could even lead to diabetes in the long term. Moreover, overconsumption of sugar may also result in dental caries. It is recommended that parents control their children’s sugar intake, encourage more physical activity, and promote the consumption of fresh vegetables.