Many people have probably heard that you should wait as long as possible before giving your child sugar and sweets, but why should you?

In this video, we're joined by pediatric dietitian and cookbook author Sara Ask. According to Sara, children are born with a love of sugar, and if left to their own devices, most will choose sweet over salty. That's why it's important to create a healthy approach to sugar and "unhealthy" foods.

One of the many tips Sara shares in the video above is to reduce the sugar traps in everyday life rather than banning sugar completely. Watch this video to get answers to your questions about sugar and children!

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