BBC News published an article yesterday discussing a report on the importance of cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days of a baby's life - from conception to the age of two. Evidence suggests by doing this, it appears to reduce the risk of developing significant health issues in adult life.
Rebecca Oberg, Director: Institute for Early Years comments,
"Once again, we are hearing about the importance of laying the foundations for healthy lives in children's first 1000 days.
A really interesting report has been published today, linking the rationing of sugar in WW2 and the health today of those conceived and/or living their first few years at that time. It has shown a 30% reduction in the risk of obesity, 20% reduction in high blood pressure and a 35% reduction in Type 2 diabetes among sugar rationed babies.
Professor Steve Turner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, told the Today Programme on Radio 4, this morning, "Look after children in their first 1000 days, between conception and their 2nd birthday because that lays down the track for our future health and wellbeing. If we don't get it right then, it's really difficult to get back on track"
It is that sentiment that led us to develop our 50 Things to Do Before You're Five initiative."
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