ORLANDO, Fla. — New research is taking a closer look at the nutrients in the food parents give to their infants and toddlers.
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The study from the George Institute for Global Health reveals many products for kids 6 to 36 months have too much sugar and salt, along with misleading labels.
The nonprofit “Kids in Nutrition” urges parents to read nutrition labels to make healthier choices.
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“We have to navigate this sea of unhealthy foods, and we’re not even taught about it in schools; it’s not a public school requirement,” said Michelle Nicolet with Kids in Nutrition.
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