Cardiologist Flags 3 'Toxic' Kids' Foods as U.S. Child Obesity Reaches 21%
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Updated · TODAY · May 28
Cardiologist Flags 3 'Toxic' Kids' Foods as U.S. Child Obesity Reaches 21%
1 articles · Updated · TODAY · May 28
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj said three foods are off the menu for his children: flavored yogurts, processed meats, and sugary cereals and drinks.
He said kid-marketed yogurts often carry added sugar and dyes, while bacon, hot dogs and lunch meats pack sodium, preservatives and nitrates that can harm blood-vessel health.
U.S. dietary guidelines say children under 11 should have no added sugar, and adolescents should significantly limit sugary drinks.
The American Heart Association says eating habits start early and obesity now affects 21% of U.S. children and adolescents, raising later heart-disease risk.
Bhojraj and dietitians pointed to plain Greek yogurt, 100% whole-grain cereal, grilled chicken, lentils and quinoa as healthier substitutes.
Beyond obesity, how are 'kid-friendly' foods impacting your child's brain development and future mental health?
If processed meat is a carcinogen like tobacco, why do U.S. dietary guidelines for kids lack clear limits?