are drawn to sweet foods and drinks, hence there are many shops serving sugar-loaded drinks and foods such as bubble tea and desserts. Extrinsic sugar is sugar added to foods during the making process to enhance the flavour or for other functions. On the other hand, intrinsic sugar is the natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables and milk products. Studies have also found that a diet high in sugar may reduce the intake of micronutrients in children. Excessive calorie intake can occur with overconsumption of sugar, as well as with high intake of fatty, fried and oily foods, and overconsumption of carbohydrate-rich foods.

Source: The Star March 05, 2021 05:00 UTC