Ready-made baby food sold in supermarkets is certainly a convenient option for time-crunched parents. But do these products provide the essential nutrients infants need? A study reveals a shocking truth: 60% of baby foods sold in the United States fail to meet the nutrient requirements for growing children.
Since there are no definite guidelines on nutrient contents and promotion of baby foods sold in the U.S., researchers at The George Institute for Global Health decided to examine how these products measure up in quality and marketing. The study examined 651 products sold across the top 10 U.S. grocery chains. The results revealed that none of these products met the promotional requirements set by the WHO guidelines. While 70% failed to meet protein requirements, around 25% fell short on calories, 44% exceeded total sugar limits, and 20% crossed the sodium limits.
