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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Volume  5, Issue 1, January-April 2019, Pages 31-34
 

Review Article

Chocolates: Jeopardies To kids?

Rajathi Sakthivel

Professor & Head, Dept. of Child Health, Nursing Arun College of Nursing, Vellore, affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Tamil Nadu 632001, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/potj.0974.5777.5119.5

Abstract

 The chocolate is regarded as an indulgent treat and its delicious taste often consuming with all age groups. But all the parents are saying to their kids that, the chocolate is not good for our health and use to blame the chocolates causing for tooth cavities, acne and weight gain. Now, many research studies evidenced the fact and the scientists recommend to consume the dark chocolates with higher cacao mixture. Since, it has loaded with biologically active organic compounds of antioxidants, flavanols and polyphenols are essential for overall healthy and more efficient than many drugs in preventing various diseases.

Keywords: Dark chocolates; Cacao; Antioxidants and Healthy.


Corresponding Author : Rajathi Sakthivel