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Feeding and nutrition

How much sugar should my child eat?

The NHS recommend children aged 4 to 6 should have no more than 19g of free sugars a day (five sugar cubes).

There is no guideline limit for children under the age of 4, but it’s recommended they avoid sugar-sweetened drinks and food with sugar added to it.

Here are some resources to help you avoid sugar:



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