Children Consume the Most — and Face the Greatest Harm
Sugary drinks are aggressively marketed to younger audiences. Many children consume:
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Soft drinks
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Bubble tea
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Packaged fruit juices
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Sweetened yogurt drinks
Pediatric hepatologists note a sharp increase in fatty liver disease among children aged 8–16, a condition once seen primarily in adults.
Some hospitals report that 1 in 5 overweight children now shows signs of early liver damage.