89% Of Children’s Food Products Provide Poor Nutritional Quality, But 62% Of Them Still Make Health Claims

Nine out of ten regular food items aimed specifically at children have a poor nutritional content - because of high levels of sugar, fat or sodium - according to a detailed study of 367 products published in the July issue of the UK-based journal Obesity Reviews. Just under 70 per cent of the products studied - which specifically excluded confectionery, soft drinks and bakery items - derived a high proportion of calories from sugar.

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Filed under: Nutrition / Diet on July 16th, 2008