170338 20260410165451.0 doi 10.1097/MCO.0000000000001210 sideral 148806 ART-2026-148806 eng Miguel-Berges, María L. Universidad de Zaragoza Sugars in children's diets: current sources, determinants and health impacts 2026 Purpose of Review: This review synthesizes current evidence on free sugar intake among European children and adolescents, emphasizing recent trends in consumption, key determinants, associated health outcomes, and implications for preventive strategies. Recent Findings: Despite modest reductions in some countries, sugar consumption in youth continues to exceed international recommendations, particularly during adolescence. Longitudinal studies highlight persistent high intakes, with sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and confectionery as primary contributors. Socioeconomic disparities, parental behaviors, screen exposure, and individual traits significantly influence consumption. High sugar intake is linked to increased risk of adiposity, cardiometabolic disturbances, and dental caries, with early exposure potentially impacting long-term disease risk. Recent policy efforts, such as taxation and reformulation, show promise but remain inconsistently implemented across Europe. Summary: Free sugar intake in childhood remains a critical nutritional concern in Europe. Evidence supports the need for multilevel approaches, including early-life interventions, updated guidelines, and policy measures targeting the broader food environment. Healthcare professionals play a key role in supporting families through nutrition education and consistent messaging. Coordinated action is essential to reduce sugar intake and prevent chronic diseases across the life course. Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess by https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion Masip, Guiomar Moreno, Luis A. Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-0454-653X 1006 255 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería Área Enfermería 1011 615 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Microb.Ped.Radio.Sal.Pú. Área Medic.Prevent.Salud Públ. 29, 3 (2026), 344-350 Curr. opin. clin. nutr. metab. care Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care 1363-1950 320823 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/170338/files/texto_completo.pdf Postprint info:eu-repo/date/embargoEnd/2027-05-30 1901611 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/170338/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Postprint info:eu-repo/date/embargoEnd/2027-05-30 oai:zaguan.unizar.es:170338 articulos driver 2026-04-10-13:46:51 ARTICLE