Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Nearly 60% of commercially produced infant and toddler food products that are available to purchase from the top 10 grocery stores in the United States did not meet nutritional standards, according to a World Health Organization study. Researchers tested 651 products between March and May of 2023 for their nutritional value and found that only 30% of the products met WHO standards. Snack-size packaged foods had the lowest compliance with nutrition requirements, the study noted.
" "Infant and toddler foods are often extensively promoted with health and nutrition claims that make it difficult for parents and carers to assess their healthiness accurately," the study said. Use of words such as "healthy," "convenient," and "appropriate for child development" were often seen on some food products that did not meet WHO’s nutritional standards.
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