Infant nutrition has been in the spotlight, with negative stories in the media often exaggerating the positive. Earlier this year, another Nestlé baby food scandal came to light, while concerns about the ultra-processing of infant formula continue to grow. However, the focus is now shifting to the nutritional value of infant formula, which critics claim … Read more
Experts share their opinions on what parents can do to keep their children healthy and growing. Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah Scott As a parent, you naturally want to feed your child nutritious food. So it is understandable that you are concerned about the recent news that 60% of all baby food … Read more
Whether it’s high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 percent of baby and toddler foods sold in the United States aren’t as nutritious as they seem, a new study finds. Published on Aug 21 in NutrientsThe study found that most of these products do not meet the nutritional guidelines and recommendations of … Read more
Parents are being ‘misled’ by health claims on baby food sold in major US supermarkets, research published today has found. Manufacturers use advertising claims to distract consumers from a product’s poor nutritional value and create the misleading impression that it is healthy, researchers from the George Institute for Global Health wrote in a scientific journal. … Read more