The health effects of sugar rationing

How nutrition early in life can affect health much later.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 10, 2024 A new study evaluated the health of children who were conceived and born when sugar was rationed during World War II, compared with people conceived and born just after rationing ended. Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency, via Getty Images Limited sugar had major effects on their health later in life. → Sign up for the Well newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Essential news and guidance to live your healthiest life. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018