India, April 24 -- For children, their thrill lies in having junk sugary food items such as ice creams, chocolate, juices, biscuits and cookies. But that's not all. Even in their regular diet, there are tendencies of added sugars or hidden sugars that can cause sugar overload. Over time, high sugar intake can affect their health. Also read | Managing children's sugar consumption: Tips for parents and caregivers to promote balanced diet

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Aman Puri, nutritionist and founder of Steadfast Nutrition said, "Sugary foods lead to a sudden spike in energy levels, initially making kids hyperactive followed by a slump of irritability and mood swings. The hidden sugars in packed foods contain far more calories than ...