What's That Doughnut Doing To Your Child's Health?

Child Health

Key highlights or summary

  • High intake of sugar and fat among children disrupts their normal growth.
  • Excess sugar and fat intake makes children vulnerable to weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease.
  • Limiting added sugar and high fat and combining with physical exercise is the key to good health.

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