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New U S dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under two

Photo for representation only.   | Photo Credit: Getty Images The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age two. Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for children before their second birthday. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released on Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age two. “It’s never too early to start,” said Barbara Schneeman, a nutritionist at University of California, Davis. “You have to make every bite count in those early years.”

US guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under two

Everyone should limit their added sugar intake but it s hands off completely for children under two. Photos: Visualhunt Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first US government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age two. It’s never too early to start,” said Barbara Schneeman, a nutritionist at University of California, Davis. You have to make every bite count in those early years.” The guidelines stop short of two key recommendations from scientists advising the government. Those advisers said in July that everyone should limit their added sugar intake to less than 6% of calories and men should limit alcohol to one drink per day.

No candy, ice cream, cake for kids under 2, new US dietary guidelines say

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