Free sugar intake from snacks and beverages in Canadian preschool- and toddler-aged children: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundExcess consumption of free sugar (FS) increases the risk of dental caries and unhealthy weight gain. However, the contribution of snacks and beverages to young children’s FS intake is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to determine FS intake from snacks and beverages among preschool-aged Canadian children.MethodsThis cross-sectional study examined baseline data from 267 children 1.5 to 5 y enrolled in the Guelph Family …