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Who eats sugar-free low-carb foods?
Overweight adults are at an increased risk of heart disease, stroke,
diabetes and even certain kinds of cancer. Diet and exercise seem
to be something that adults neglect with the convenience of fast
food and limited time for exercise.
Today, 10-15% of children between the ages of 2-11 are overweight
according to the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey.
Many fitness advocates feel that children in this age group are
spending more time in front of the television or computer rather
than being physically active.
Diabetes is at epidemic proportions in the United States. Approximately
17 million people in the U.S., or 6.2% of the population have diabetes.
Children diagnosed with ADD (attention deficit disorder) have
shown to have adverse behavioral and cognitive effects from eating
simple sugars.
Dentist recommend sugar-free snacks for children to dramatically
reduce tooth decay and support the formation of strong healthy teeth. |