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Father of a 6 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago

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Riddhiman is very fond of sweets. also he is overweight as per his age. what we can reduce him to take the sweet often Inna day. Please suggest

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom try to have alternative for sweets a healthier option like instead of using refined white sugar. Try to opt for jaggery or in sweet fruits, dry fruits Like raisins , dates etc. And also explain to her that excess of sweets can harm their teeth and overall health. This can be done through various ways of telling stories or teaching them in a play way method, showing some educational videos, etc.

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