Too much sweets can harm kids' learning, intelligence - expert

Consuming too much sweets can impair children’s learning ability and intelligence, according to a neurology expert.

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Dr. Michelle Sy, a child neurology specialist, advised parents to avoid giving young children too much sugary food to prevent learning delays.

“Make sure to reduce sugar levels among infants and young children as it has been shown too much and prolonged intake of sugar affect learning ability and memory,” Sy said in a recent Department of Health (DOH) media forum.

She noted that young children with higher-quality diets have better brain development as they grow older as compared to those who consume sugary food and have unhealthy diets.