Sugar and Bournvita: What Parents Need to Know | Dr Nisha Ojha

With so much concern about sugar and its effects discussed on social media and other platforms, one question that commonly comes up is, “Should I completely ban sugar from my child’s diet?

In this video, Dr. Nisha Ojha, a Certified Child Nutritionist, talks about how much sugar children can consume in a day and why moderation, rather than elimination, is the key.

How much sugar can a child consume in a day?

According to the WHO, children can consume up to 42.5g of added sugar per day (7-9 years).

Children often refuse to have certain healthy foods just because they don’t like the taste. And that’s where we struggle between nutrition and taste. Dr Nisha suggests that we can provide children with nutritious food by incorporating sugar into their diet in moderation, making it more palatable.

A little sweetness can go a long way in encouraging good eating habits in your children. This brings us to a common question many parents ask about Bournvita.

Is Bournvita good for children?

Yes, Bournvita is not just a chocolaty drink, but is a rich source of essential nutrients like Vitamin D, iron and zinc for your children. Each cup of Bournvita has only 6.5g of added sugar, which is only 15% of the 42.5g daily limit recommended by WHO for children.

So, Bournvita contains permissible sugar while providing nutrient-rich benefits.