The brain needs glucose to think. Sweets just need to be eaten in moderation. Most adults also naturally seek and enjoy sweets. Giving candy as a gift for holidays and birthdays is a common symbol of affection. Even some members of the animal kingdom show a craving for sweets.
Sugar is naturally present in most foods except meat.
Lactose is the type of sugar found in milk, fructose is the sugar in fruits, and maltose is the sugar in grain products. Sucrose, the sugar refined from sugar cane and sugar beets, has no greater adverse effect on body function than any of the other sugars. The main risk associated with sugar is increased tooth decay. This is the only permanent harm caused by consuming too much sugar. This risk can be greatly reduced if your child drinks fluoridated water and brushes his teeth properly after eating foods that contain sugar.