Ages 1 to 5Guideline
No sugary drinks, no sweets as rewards
Water and milk to drink. Whole fruit, not juice.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- Added sugar should be under 5% of a child's daily food energy.
- 1 in 10 Indian children aged 5 to 19 already has prediabetes (CNNS).
- Habits set now last. Treats from grandparents count too.
Primary Citation: ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines 2024; CNNS 2016–18
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming