Free sugar intake and associated factors among Sri Lankan preschool children

Abstract Background Excessive free sugar intake tends to be associated with unpleasant health consequences, such as dental caries and unhealthy weight gain in children, as well as a number of noncommunicable diseases in adults. The WHO suggests that the best method for addressing these issues is to...

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Main Authors: Shanika Mututanthri, Tharanga Thoradeniya, Anil Samaranayake, Rebecca Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00638-0