The report says that 34 percent of the calories in children's cereals come from sugar. For two-thirds of the cereals, a single serving contains a third of the sugar a child should consume in a day.

Highlights: Fat content in new cereals increased by 33.6% between 2010 and 2023; Sodium levels rose by 32.1%, while fiber and protein declined; Some cereals deliver almost half a child’s daily ...

(Reuters) - While U.S. food companies are making healthier breakfast cereals for children, they're also aiming more ads for their unhealthiest products at kids, according to a report issued on Friday.

Effects of Serving High-Sugar Cereals on Children's Breakfast-Eating Behavior . Harris JL, Schwartz MB, Ustjanauskas A, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Brownell KD Pediatrics. 2011;127:71-76.

They focused on all new children’s cereals sold in the U.S. between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2023. These cereals were specifically marketed to kids aged 5 to 12.

Nearly two dozen popular children’s cereals and other snack products contain a cancer-causing chemical found in weed-killer, a new analysis reveals. Several varieties of Cheerios — including ...

It quotes health expert Dr. Andrew Weil as saying, "The fact that a children's breakfast cereal is 56 percent sugar by weight - and many others are not far behind - should cause national outrage." ...

Children in all age groups consume cereals high in sugar, defined as greater than 21.2 grams of sugar per 100 grams of cereal. With this in mind, ...

The Brief. New children’s cereals from 2010 to 2023 have more fat, sodium, and sugar than before. Protein and fiber levels in these cereals have decreased over the same period.