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August 27, 2024 from GlobalNews.ca:
"Whether it’s high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 per cent of infant and toddler foods sold in the United States aren’t as nutritious as they appear, according to a new study.
"Published on Aug. 21 in Nutrients, the research found that most of these products fail to meet the nutritional guidelines and recommendations set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
"Of the 651 products analyzed, 70 per cent did not meet protein requirements, while 44 per cent exceeded the recommended sugar levels. One in four products also fell short of calorie requirements and one in five exceeded the recommended sodium limits, the study said.
"The researchers looked at the nutritional and promotional content of infant and toddler foods (aged six to 36 months) from the top 10 U.S. grocery store chains in 2023. The stores included: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Ahold Delhaize, Publix, Sam’s Club, Target and Aldi.
"nfant formulas, fortified milk and oral electrolytes were not included because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates these products separately."
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