Some formula milk has double the sugar per serving than a glass of soda. That was the key finding of our global investigation into the sugar content of infant formula and follow-on milk. But perhaps more shocking is the fact that there are so few regulations in place to control the sugar content and to make sure consumers are well informed.
We all love sugar. But too much of the sweet stuff can lead to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and dental disease. Our preference for sugary foods stems from our primitive ancestors, who were scavengers and sought out sweet foods for energy. But if we are hardwired to like sweet foods, being fed lots of sugar as babies can increase our desire for sweet things and increase the risk of developing disease in later life.
