Study warns of the amount of sugar children eat when they are with their grandparents

He added sugar in children’s diets puts them at an increased risk of developing decay. However, in a study just published in The Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers from the American Dental Association have made progress in detecting what are the sources of incorporation of a high sugar intake in the child routine. In their article, they reported that more than two-thirds (72%) of grandparents spoil their young grandchildren with sugary foods and drinks.

They also discovered that grandparents often fed their children large amounts of cariogenic (tooth decay-causing) foods or do not limit consumption of these sweets to their grandchildren. Examples of sweet foods include sodas, fruit juices, baked goods (cakes and bills), and candies.

These results come from research conducted in collaboration with the universities of Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Michigan. This personal study lasted two years and included 126 mothers. He examined what factors made mothers finally talk about grandparents.

Notably, while 72% of mothers surveyed said their children’s grandparents spoiled them with sweet treats, just over half (51%) decided to raise the issue with the grandparents.

A number of factors influenced whether or not a mother engaged in such a discussion: how often grandparents and children saw each other; the dependence of mothers on grandparents for childcare; there number of sugary foods and drinks allowed/provided by grandparents and the general strength of the relationship between mothers and grandparents of their children.

“I have many happy memories of raiding the candy jar at my grandparents, and as a parent I was hesitant to have any of those discussions with some. However, cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease and can cause excessive pain, as well as problems with speech, eating, playing and learning. Over time, in addition to dental health problems, a diet with excess added sugars increases the risk of diseases Cardiovascular diseases and obesity in childrenamong other health issues,” ADA spokesperson Genaro Romo, a Chicago dentist, said when presenting the research.

According to American Dental Association (ADA), the more sugary foods a child eats or drinks, the higher their risk of cavities. THE oral bacteria they feed on sugar producing an acid that attacks and weakens tooth enamel. In addition, the ADA also conducted a separate survey last January of 1,002 parents of children 17 and under. The results indicate that more than two-thirds of parents (68%) they believe that their children eat more sugary foods and drinks with their grandparents than at home.

73% say they are willing to talk to their own parents, but not their partner’s parents. Meanwhile, less than half (43%) say they could talk to their partner’s parents. Only a third of parents (34%) say that would face both their parents and those of their partner.

“There is nothing sweeter than relationship between children and grandparents. Have the candy conversation in moderation, encourage water or milk instead of juice or soda, and if you’re offering a treat, opt for plain chocolate because saliva washes it out of the mouth more easily than candy sticky or hard are three smart resources to help grandparents and don’t hurt the boysadded ADA spokesperson Mary Hayes, a pediatric dentist.

The ADA recommends children brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, and see the dentist regularly, in addition to cutting down on sugary foods.

Jacqueline M. Burgette, Kevin C. Lu, Zelda T. Dahl, Betsy Foxman, and Maria L. Marazita also participated in the research.

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