On his page on the social network, Ukrainian pediatrician Yevgeny Komarovskiy gives parents useful advice.
This time the doctor touched on the topic sweet drinks, he explained why they are so dangerous for children of all ages.
The dangers of beverages containing a lot of sugar have been confirmed by many studies.
Excess sugar consumption leads to obesity, diabetes mellitus, fatigue, headaches, and weakened cognitive functions of the brain. These consequences are threatened by the use of not only soda, but also fruit juices, lemonades, iced tea in bottles and energy drinks.
According to Komarovsky, parents cannot completely avoid drinking sugary drinks, but they should concentrate on controlling the amount of drinks.The main goal is to teach the child an independent and conscious choice of healthier drinks, he must understand why it is necessary, for example, to prefer water to soda, even if the mother does not follow.
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