The dangers of eating too much sugar for children

The sweetness produced by sugar is an indispensable taste in our lives. Whether it is eaten as a daily snack or used as a seasoning in our kitchen, sugar makes a great contribution to our taste buds. Children are big fans of sugar, and their suffering is always related to various sugars. We often warn children not to eat too much sugar. So what are the dangers of eating too much sugar for children?

Many parents spoil their children and give them whatever they want. There are also some elders who take care of children and think that it is okay to eat some candy as long as the children are happy. Some even use candy to stuff the children's mouths in order to stop them from crying or making a fuss. But they don’t know that eating too much sugar can cause many harmful effects on children - not just tooth decay.

5 major hazards of eating sugar for children

1. Tooth decay

The enamel of children's teeth is immature and its ability to resist acid corrosion is much lower than that of adults. The fermentation of sweet residues will turn into acidic substances that corrode the teeth and cause cavities.

The human oral environment is acidic, firstly for antibacterial purposes and secondly to aid digestion, and saliva can play a diluting role.

However, saliva secretion stops when people sleep, so eating sweets before bed and going to bed without brushing your teeth are particularly harmful to your teeth.

Cakes, chocolates, sweet biscuits, sweet drinks and yogurt, these children's daily snacks all contain sugar. Parents should pay attention to their children's oral hygiene, brush their teeth in the morning and evening, take their children to the dental department for regular check-ups, and deal with problems in a timely manner, so as to reduce the risk of tooth decay in children.

2. Affect appetite and malnutrition

Many parents are troubled by their children’s refusal to eat. There are many elderly people who, when taking care of children, will give the children a piece of candy as soon as the children cry. Children will keep making a fuss just to eat candy, and if they eat too much candy, they will feel full, so when it is time to eat, they will not be able to eat.

Therefore, parents must control their children's sugar intake and not let them consume too much sugar, so as not to affect their normal appetite and cause them to be picky eaters and not eat. Moreover, sugar cannot supplement the nutrients needed by children. Eating too much sugar can easily disrupt the digestive system and cause malnutrition in children.

3. Affects children's height growth

Parents all know that if they want their children to grow taller, calcium supplementation and absorption are essential. Sugar is acidic and calcium is alkaline. If children eat too much sugar, it will affect calcium metabolism.

Calcium is an important component of the human body, especially for growing children. When children do not get enough calcium, they may develop rickets, resulting in "X"-shaped legs or "O"-shaped legs, easy fractures, and stunted growth.

4. Vitamin Lack

The metabolism of sugar requires the participation of vitamins and trace elements. If children eat too much candy, they need a large amount of vitamins and trace elements to metabolize sugar. This leads to insufficient vitamins and trace elements in children's bodies.

5. Lack of concentration

Sweets can affect the activities of the central nervous system. Eating too much sugar can cause children to have problems such as dizziness, vertigo, inattention, emotional instability and temper tantrums.

If your child is always complained by the teacher about not being able to concentrate in class or not completing homework seriously, parents should pay attention, as it may be because they are giving their children too much sweets.

There are so many negative effects on children if they eat too much sugar that parents may feel they are facing a great enemy and dare not give their children sugar. In fact, eating a moderate amount is good for the body, and parents don’t have to not let their children eat any sugar at all. But they should also pay attention to control and not give children candy as soon as they cry!