The number of children consuming sweets in Armenia is alarming
Research conducted among children aged 11-17 shows that 64% of girls consume sweets every day and several times throughout the day. For boys, the figure is 56%.
With these statistics, Armenia ranks first among 51 countries where similar research was conducted.
The numbers for the consumption of sugary carbonated drinks are also concerning. Among 15-year-old girls, 22% drink sugary sodas daily. For boys, the figure is 32%.