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Must i ban my child from eating sweets if family history of diabetes?
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No: Eating sweets, even excessive amount, does not cause type 2 diabetes mellitus. Obesity does.
Answered 11/26/2016
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No: No need for a ban.Sweets in moderation are fine, but you may want to review the process. When sweets or food are used as a reward, rather than hugs and your personal attention, you can hard wire a kids brain to crave sweets.Over a lifetime that can add up to problems.Avoiding sugary juices & drinks in infancy and childhood can help them grow up without a weight problem & avoid diabetes.
Answered 11/9/2016
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