Study Reveals Sugar Source More Crucial Than Quantity for Childhood Obesity

Research indicates that sugar from fruit and unsweetened dairy products is less likely to contribute to weight gain in children compared to sugar from snacks and sweetened beverages.

• Children consuming sugar primarily from fruit have lower BMI scores by age 11.
• Sugar from sweetened snacks is linked to higher obesity risk in children.
• Unsweetened dairy products like milk reduce the likelihood of childhood obesity.
• The study analyzed data from the GEKCO Drenthe longitudinal study in the Netherlands.
• Researchers presented these findings at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice.

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