Is it good to give sugar-free food to children?

@opinione (749)
Italy
October 18, 2007 8:33am CST
Today, for the first time I have given a sugar-free cookie to my son who's 1 & 1/2 year old. Actually, I realized it was sugar-free just when I had already given him, and I asked myself, if it is more dangerous sugar -I've diabetes- or are more dangerous for children sugar substitutes... I think that it depends on what kind of substance they used for preparing the butter-fingers, but I'm urged to ask our family doctor about the subject, since there are many occasions that my son can get my sweet substitutes. bye
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mystic_0318
@mystic_0318 (937)
• United States
18 Oct 07
It is really good not to give your children alot of sugar...It is bad for their teeth and it can make them really hyper....I try to give my kids foods without sugar enless it's sugar free or natual sugar like what you find in fruits and fresh veggies....
brimia
@brimia (6581)
• United States
18 Oct 07
I agree. All processed and artificial sugars/sweeteners are unhealthy. There is some connection between artificial ingredients (including colors, flavors, and preservatives) and cancers and ADD/ADHD.
violeta_va
@violeta_va (4831)
• Australia
2 Nov 07
I have no idea what they used but I try to use no added suger products like juice or jams also for some things I also look how much fat they have if there is something that he eats a lot I try to get healtier product if I can.