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UNICEF Warns of High Junk Food and Sugary Beverage Consumption Affecting Early Childhood in Dominican Republic

Viannelys Alcántara
UNICEF Warns of High Junk Food and Sugary Beverage Consumption Affecting Early Childhood in Dominican Republic
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UNICEF has raised concerns about nutritional challenges during early childhood in the Dominican Republic, revealing that 70.4% of children aged 6 to 23 months consumed sugary beverages the day before a recent survey. The ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 survey highlights alarming dietary patterns that can increase risks of obesity, dental problems, and metabolic disorders later in life. Poor nutrition during this critical developmental period may impact cognitive development and long-term health outcomes. Public health experts emphasize the need for improved dietary education and access to nutritious alternatives for infants and toddlers.

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