supermarket baby food products failing WHO nutrition guidelines, study finds

A new study reveals most ready-made foods for infants and toddlers found in Australian supermarkets fail to meet World Health Organization nutrition guidelines. 

The Monash University study found that less than a quarter of products met the recommended nutrient guidelines, while nearly half exceeded safe sugar levels. 

The study also found that none of the products reviewed complied with WHO labelling rules, raising concerns about misleading promotional tactics targeting parents.

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Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan

Featured In Story: Dr Alexandra Chung- Study lead, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University.

First aired on The Wire, Monday 14 October 2024