This guide has been produced by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition to provide advice on sugar intake in infants, children and adolescents. This guide explains what sugar is, current recommendations for sugar intake and outlines the problems of overconsumption that exist. It goes on to explain the taste preference development of children (innate as well as postnatal) and then finally provides recommendations and practical advice on free sugar intake for children as well as the recommended drinks for children of differing ages.
This paper is an edited version of the published Position Paper from members of the Nutrition Committee of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: https://journals.lww.com/jpgn/Fulltext/2017/12000/Sugar_in_Infants,_Children_and_Adolescents__A.18.aspx