Dr Tim Lobstein Sweet biscuits are already the number one cause of tooth decay in infants under two years of age. And a new generation of highly-sugared biscuits, snacks and cereal bars are coming onto the market. Only five out of the 22 products examined were virtually sugar free. Manufacturers exploit this in order to label highly sweetened products as specially suitable for infants. Parents should look carefully at the small print and put the highly sweetened brands back on the shelf.
Biscuits are the sweet food most commonly eaten by children.
Biscuits have been strongly linked to an increased risk of tooth damage. Tighter limits needed The Food Commission is calling for tighter limits on the amount of sugar allowed in foods sold specially for babies and infants. Boots issued a statement which said all baby and toddler food was clearly labelled with nutrition information. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Links to other Health stories are at the foot of the page.