Q: How can too much sugar affect a child's health?

A: Too much sugar and too little exercise has been linked to adult-onset diabetes in children. Since one of the biggest culprits is soft drinks, dieticians recommend giving kids water instead of soda. Other tips include; diluting juice to half water and after the age of two years switch to low fat or skim milk instead of whole milk. You can also limit red meat to three times per week. Give them fruits and vegetables - or even cheese and crackers - as a snack instead of chips or other junk food.