Bournvita is at the Centre of a Controversy

What is the [[controversy::A situation that causes an argument between a large number of people.]] about?

Cadbury Bournvita, a health drink made by Mondelez, has recently been at the centre of a controversy.

This is because a [[social media influencer::A social media influencer is someone who has a large number of followers on one or more social media platforms.A]] posted a video claiming that the health drink has a lot of sugar, which is bad for people's health.

The company Mondelez filed a [[lawsuit::A disagreement between two parties that is solved in a court of law.]] against influencer Revant Himatsingka, saying that his claims were false.

The influencer later apologised and removed the Instagram video. But many people have already seen and shared it.

The video caused people to think about whether Bournvita is healthy or not. Many food experts, doctors, and the media are also discussing it.

Who can be trusted - Mondelez or the influencer?

Revant Himatsingka said that Bournvita has a [[cancer::A deadly disease that causes abnormal growth of cells in different parts of the body.]]-causing colourant and high levels of sugar.

But he didn’t provide any proof regarding this. Just because he is a social media influencer, he cannot say anything without giving any proof.

Mondelez says Bournvita has been created by a team of [[nutritionists::A health expert who advises people on how and what to eat in order to be healthy.]] and food experts. The company claims that each serve of 20 grams of Bournvita has 7.5 grams of added sugar, which is around one and a half teaspoons.

Now it’s up to individuals to decide whom they will trust. We suggest that you, together with your parents, read the list of ingredients and the label on the pack before consuming any health drink on a daily basis.

You can also talk to your doctor about this.

What happens when kids consume too much sugar?

If children eat too much sugar, it can be harmful to their health. It can cause tooth decay, [[cavities::A hole in someone’s tooth.]], and other dental diseases.

Eating [[excessive::An amount that’s too much.]] sugar can cause weight gain and [[obesity::the state of being very fat in an unhealthy way.]] in youngsters. This increases the chance of developing health issues later in life, such as high blood pressure, [[diabetes::A serious condition due to which there is too much sugar in the blood.]], and heart disease.

So, it is important to take care of your diet. Children must eat a balanced [[diet::the portion of food and water one takes.]] consisting of fruits, vegetables, grains, etc., to stay healthy.

Quick Revision

• An influencer claimed Bournvita has too much sugar and harmful colorants.

• Mondelez sued him for false claims; he later apologized and deleted the video.

• People should read labels and consult doctors before believing such claims.

• Too much sugar causes tooth decay, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in kids.

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