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Sweet foods increase infants' risk of obesity

Parents are reportedly feeding their young ones on sweetened food and beverages, which increase the risks of obesity and dental caries. [iStockphoto

Unhealthy feeding habits have been listed among the leading contributors of weight gain in infants, while bottle-feeding is still practiced despite increased health risks.

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