In addition, a systematic review of

In addition, a systematic review of the specialised
literature has reached the conclusion that, to understand
the frequent consumption of sugar-laden foods by
teenagers, one must consider the marketing aspect.
Indeed, sugar is one of the most important items
within a wide range of unhealthy foods that often mine
educational strategies and behaviour modification,
especially among the young(16). A study conducted in
Poland, with 1,829 children and teenagers aged between
10 and 15, showed that most of them consumed
confectionery to excess, which could have a negative
impact on their development and also on their health(17).