Earlier this year, the Trump administration’s updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans included an eye-popping recommendation: Children under age 11 should consume no added sugar at all. It’s really important for people to understand that food security and public health go hand in hand, and it’s difficult to achieve one without the other. The Trump administration recommending no added sugar before age 11 is really stark. Prior guidelines recommended that children under the age of two completely avoid added sugar, and there’s really strong evidence to support that guidance. Added sugar is linked to a broader range of health concerns, across obesity, diabetes, and liver health.