A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals a decline in the nutritional value of breakfast cereals in the US. Researchers analyzed 1200 cereals introduced between 2010 and 2023, finding increases in sugar, fat, and sodium, while protein and fiber content decreased. This fuels the debate surrounding processed foods, childhood obesity, and chronic diseases, particularly given recent government initiatives targeting unhealthy ingredients.

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