Limiting sugar in infancy reduces the risk of diabetes and hypertension

Children who experienced sugar rationing during WWII were less likely to develop chronic illnesses

A little girl stands by a table reaching for a plate full of cookies.

Too much sugar at an early age can set a child up for chronic health issues later in life, a new study looking at sugar rationing during World War II found.

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The occasional sweet treat likely won’t ruin your health.