9 Honey – Kimberly Gillan
It’s not surprising so many kids prefer Coco Pops over cauliflower. Sydney paediatric dietitian Hanan Saleh says the sweetness of breast milk sets up a taste preference from birth. “This sweet liquid makes babies feel comforted and happy,” she tells Coach.”Warm feelings are created from a young age and that continues on into childhood.” Almost three quarters of nine to 18-year-old Australians get more than the recommended 10 percent of daily energy from added sugars. Teenage boys have particularly strong sweet tooths, eating an average of 22 teaspoons per day. (more)