Hi Talon!

I'd suggest that he pick up a copy of "Sugar Busters For Kids". As far as studies, I can't quote any right off, but medical journals are reporting that children as young as 10 are now developing type 2 diabetes; something virtually unheard of 20 years ago and your co-worker is quite right to be concerned about his young son receiving a lot of cookies, candy and ice cream. At the very least, his mother is teaching him some very bad eating habits and at the worst, she could be setting him up for a lifetime of obesity and health problems. There is absolutely no dietary value for sugar...none at all, so why fill him up on sugar when he could be eating yogurt, cheese and fruits which are far more filling and healthy.