4 in 5 toddler foods are ultra-processed
A study of Texas grocery stores found that 80% of toddler food products are ultra-processed and nearly half fail to meet basic nutritional benchmarks. This raises concerns about the long-term health impacts of early childhood dietary habits.
A review of toddler foods available at 21 Texas grocery stores found that ultra-processed products dominate the shelves. Four out of every five items fell into that category, and 49% did not satisfy at least one nutrient benchmark in the World Health Organization (WHO) Nutrition and Promotion Profile Model (NPPM) for commercial foods intended for children aged 6-36 months.
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