Childhood Obesity and Flavoured Milk – Does it Fit?
Rachel
K.
Johnson,
PhD, MPH, RD
University of Vermont
This presentation explores childhood obesity trends and their impact on children’s general health and well-being.
The focus is on:
- the amount of added sugars children are eating and the health risks associated with these high intakes;
- how childhood overweight and obesity are associated with high intakes of added sugars, especially sugar-sweetened beverages such as soft drinks, energy and sports drinks;
- the American Heart Association’s recommendations for added-sugars intake;
- an explanation of how added sugars can fit into children's diets and be used to enhance the flavour of already nutritious foods such as milk, yogurt and whole-grain, high-fibre cereals; and
- the consequences of removing or limiting the availability of flavoured milk in schools.
