| m-link"> | | | | dictated by sugar in their diet, particularly in their |
| | | | activity levels, whereas others state that sugar |
| Sugar is in almost everything we eat, especially if it is | | | | intake does not play a part. Sugar's effects probably |
| processed or refined food. Foods such as these | | | | depend on the physiology of each child. |
| provide your child with the vitamins micronutrients | | | | When a child's blood glucose level falls below the |
| and minerals, everything our children need to build | | | | normal limit, there is a release of adrenaline, known as |
| strong, healthy bodies. | | | | hypoglycaemia. There are many signs and symptoms |
| You should always make sure your child's diet | | | | that can arise as a result such as sweatiness, shaking |
| contains whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. To | | | | and altered behaviour and thinking. This adrenaline |
| ensure their bones grow strong and healthy, they | | | | release occurs at a higher glucose level in children |
| should also get good source of calcium. Healthy | | | | than that of adults. It is thought sugar itself is not |
| sources of proteins include fish, eggs, meat, poultry, | | | | the problem; it's the highly refined carbohydrates and |
| and plant sources. These should be consumed on a | | | | sugars which quickly enter the bloodstream and |
| regular basis for a healthy balanced diet. Foods such | | | | cause rapid fluctuations in a child's blood glucose |
| as these provide your child with the vitamins | | | | levels. |
| micronutrients and minerals, everything our children | | | | Sugar is in almost everything we eat, especially if it is |
| need to build strong, healthy bodies. | | | | processed or refined food. When you look at labels in |
| There is absolutely no reason why your child should | | | | the supermarket, you will find sugar under a variety |
| be eating large amounts of sugar. Sugar in a child's | | | | of different names which includes sucrose, glucose, |
| diet is seriously bad for them, but is found more and | | | | dextrose, sorbitol, or corn syrup on almost every |
| more to the highly refined processed foods available | | | | label. The more uncomplicated meals from good |
| on supermarket shelves. | | | | wholesome foods contain much less sugar and are |
| Some experts contend that a child's behaviour can be | | | | therefore much better for their tummies. |