Baby foods are worse than burgers

Anew study has revealed that some baby foods contain “staggering” amounts of sugar and fat that make them worse than junk food. Researchers for the Children’s Food Campaign found that Farley’s Original Rusks contain more sugar than McVities Chocolate Digestives, while Heinz Toddler Mini Cheese Biscuits have proportionately more saturated fat than a McDonald’s quarter pounder with cheese.

“The results of this survey are staggering. Many foods marketed for babies and young children are often advertised as ‘healthy’. In terms of sugar and saturated fat content, some are worse than junk food,” the Daily Express quoted Children’s Food Campaign joint-coordinator Christine Haigh as saying. “In particular, failing to correctly label products that contain dangerous trans fats is outrageous,” Haigh added.