Breakfast Cereals Aren’t Getting Healthier

Ready-to-eat cereals are a popular breakfast choice in the U.S., especially among children. Researchers looked at the nutrient content of 1,200 new products marketed to children between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2023. During that time, sodium content went up by 32 percent, and sugar content by 11 percent. Fiber content decreased over time. (Additionally, the content of fat went up and protein went down, although these nutrients tend to be low in most breakfast cereals).

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Ready-to-eat cereals are a popular breakfast choice in the U.S., especially among children. Researchers looked at the nutrient content of 1,200 new products marketed to children between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2023. During that time, sodium content went up by 32 percent, and sugar content by 11 percent. Fiber content decreased over time.
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