The Study
Breakfast cereals are a common choice for school age
children because they are quick and easy to prepare. This interesting study analyzed
the nutritional quality of breakfast cereals marketed to children in 2010 and compared
it to cereals marketed to children in 2023.
The results were not great:
Total fat increased by 33.6%
Sodium increased by 32.1%
Sugar increased by 10.9%
Protein decreased by 14%
Fiber decreased by 23%
JAMA Network Open 2025;8:e2511699
Take Home Message
Breakfast cereals marketed to children have always been a
nutritional disaster and seem to be getting worse. These are not a good choice
for a young person starting their day. If you love cereal as a breakfast for
your kid, old fashioned oatmeal, as a hot or cold cereal, is a much better option.
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