New US dietary guidelines say no candy or cake for kids under 2 years old

"The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2."

"The guidelines stop short of two key recommendations from scientists advising the government. Those advisers said in July that everyone should limit their added sugar intake to less than 6% of calories and men should limit alcohol to one drink per day.

Instead, the guidelines stick with previous advice: limit added sugar to less than 10% of calories per day after age 2. And men should limit alcohol to no more than two drinks per day, twice as much as advised for women."

"Babies should have only breast milk at least until they reach 6 months, the guidelines say. If breast milk isn't available, they should get iron-fortified infant formula during the first year. Babies should get supplemental vitamin D beginning soon after birth."