It can contribute to extra calories intake
It can lead to dental caries
Prolonged intake of excess sugar on a daily basis can lead to weight gain resulting in obesity. Being overweight & obese increase the risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension & heart disease.
Added sugars can be hard to spot on the nutrition label as they can be listed under a few names such as corn syrup, palm sugar, cane juice or sucrose.
