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These Babies Grew Up With Strict Sugar Limits. Decades Later, The Results Are Dramatic.
During World War II, the United Kingdom feared severe food shortages due to German attacks on import ships.
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During World War II, the United Kingdom feared severe food shortages due to German attacks on import ships. In January 1940, strict sugar limits were imposed to conserve supplies. Babies born in the evacuated Westminster Hospital maternity ward in Surrey in August 1941 grew up under these restrictions. Decades later, researchers found dramatic health outcomes linked to the early sugar limits.
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