The holiday season is nearly upon us and it’s easy for a child’s sweet tooth go wild. However, new research shows that it may be beneficial to cut back how much sugar young children consume.

Maybe this isn’t the thing you want to read the week after a candy-rich holiday like Halloween, but there's a new study that shows a connection between consuming sugar and chronic illnesses.

Children who consume excessive sugar, especially during their first 1,000 days, face heightened risks of developing health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. This crucial period significantly influences a child's metabolic health.

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health.