Parents are often told fruit is “bad” because it contains sugar, prompting concerns about how much fruit they should allow their child to eat.
This message has been fuelled by the “sugar-free” movement, which demonises sugar with claims it’s fattening and causes diabetes. The movement promotes arbitrary lists of foods to avoid, which often include kids’ favourites such as bananas and berries.
But like many claims made by the diet industry, this one isn’t backed by evidence.
