Sugar, fat, salt on rise in U.S. breakfast cereals, study shows

Children's cereals have more fat, sugar than in previous years: study

Cereal is a classic breakfast food, but a new study shows that some products for kids might be getting unhealthier. Researchers published a study in JAMA Open Network on May 21 that looked at new children's cereal products launched in the United States markets between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2023. The study did not mention any products by name. It used data from Mintel Global New Products Database, which tracks new product launches for food an…

Children’s cereals are getting less healthy, study finds

A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.

Cereals Are Less Healthy Than They Were a Decade Ago, New Study Suggests

Many now have more fat, sugar and sodium and less protein and fiber.Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RDDesign elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design.A new study suggested that kids’ cereals have changed in nutritional value over the last 15 years.Those cereals now have more fat, sugar and sodium, but less protein and fiber.Starting your day with protein, fiber and healthy fat can help you stay satisfied and focused.Cereal is a staple…

Sugar, fat, salt on rise in U.S. breakfast cereals, study shows

They're brightly colored, packed in enticing boxes and often marketed as healthy -- but many cereals today are actually less nutritious than they were a decade ago, a new study has found.

Kids' breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, study finds

A study published in JAMA Network Open​ analyzed the nutritional value of cereals marketed to children between 2010 and 2023.

American cereals becoming less healthy, study finds