asked the Minister for Health whether he considers it advisable or necessary to warn the public of any dangers to health attributable to the eating of sweets.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Eating of Sweets.
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Scientific studies indicate that frequent eating of sweets, particularly between meals, is a factor in causing dental decay. Excessive eating of sweets can also be a factor in aggravating certain other ailments. My Department and other bodies concerned with the promotion of good hygiene, especially dental health, have repeatedly warned the public, particularly parents and children, of the dangers of excessive eating of sweets.