Cleveland Clinic – Staff Writer
Sweet treats. It’s tempting for parents to reward good behavior with them. And for grandparents to use sweets to see little faces light up. Is sugar really that bad for your kids? What’s wrong with using M&Ms for potty training — or keeping kids occupied with treats while you grocery-shop? We asked pediatricians Edward Gaydos, DO, and Svetlana Pomeranets, MD, to explain sugar’s role in a child’s diet. (more)