Too Much Added Sugar Worsens Kids' Overall Diet
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NEW YORK  - New research shows that the  more added sugar kids get from sodas, sweets and fruit drinks,  the less they get of the things they need in their diets to  stay healthy.
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A new study links artificial food dyes and preservatives to an increase in hyperactivity in kids--but donât empty the pantry yet. An expert tells us what parents can learn from the new research.
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Researchers have linked daily consumption of sugary soft drinks and fruit punches to significant weight gain and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Poor town planning which limits opportunities for children to take exercise is blamed for fuelling a rise in obesity.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 12  /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine finding a high-fiber white bread on the grocery story shelf your six-year-old will actually eat. Or pizza that promotes energy management. Or even holiday cookies that can enhance fat burning.
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Cocktails of food additives in children's diets may be responsible for hyperactive behaviour, say researchers.
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NEW YORK  - Preschool children who are regularly given sugary drinks between meals are more likely to be overweight than their peers, new study findings suggest.
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Diet-friendly sugar substitutes may not be so slimming after all. A new study in lab animals furthers the theory that zero-cal sweeteners throw your body out of whack and plump you up
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Too much "sugar-free" chewing gum can lead to severe weight loss and diarrhoea, doctors warn.
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At least 80 percent of diabetic children in England may be vulnerable to complications such as heart disease, blindness and stroke later in life because their blood sugar levels are too high, a charity said on Wednesday.
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Note to Atkins dieters: Not all carbs are evil. A diet containing carbohydrates that are low in sugar or release sugar slowly can lead to weight loss, reduced body fat and lower risk factors
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Diabetic 9-year-old Gabe Mathews had very low blood sugar before a test, but hours later at home his mother found it to be far too high.
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Children who eat in large groups may consume nearly a third more than when they are in small groups, a finding that sheds light on the problem of child obesity, a study says.
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Children in the United States are bombarded with television ads for foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt, a study published Tuesday showed.
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Young children with type 1  diabetes tend to have adequate dietary intake of most  micronutrients, according to results of a study published in  the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. However,  carbohydrate and caloric intake may be too low, possibly  because their diet plans are out of step with their age.
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Most foods advertised on programs watched by children are larded with sugar, salt and fat.
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Poor town planning which limits opportunities for children to take exercise has been blamed for fuelling an increase in obesity.