Ultra-processed babyfood is a public health emergency

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A major new study has found 87% of baby snacks and 79% of baby cereals are ultra-processed, says Diane Threapleton, senior research fellow in nutrition at the University of Leeds

A major new study from the University of Leeds has revealed a troubling reality in UK supermarket baby aisles: many babyfood products are ultra-processed. This is not just a nutritional concern, it’s a public health emergency.

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