What happens when kids eat sugar? Why do they get “sugar highs” and then crash? And how do you start talking to them about the importance of eating a variety of foods?
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Schofer explains—in kid-friendly language—what happens in the body when we eat simple carbs like candy, soda, and chips.
You’ll learn:
👉 How simple carbs create the “blood sugar rollercoaster”
👉 What insulin does (and why it sometimes works overtime)
👉 Why kids feel hungry again so quickly after eating sugar
👉 How food affects growth, mood, and energy
👉 The role parents play in creating balance at home
This isn’t about restricting or shaming. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. The goal is steady energy, healthy growth, and calmer days—without the food fights.
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