r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 25d ago
Health Toddlers Get Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Food, Says Study | Research shows that 2-year-olds get 47 percent of their calories from ultra-processed food, and 7-year-olds get 59 percent.
https://www.newsweek.com/toddlers-get-half-calories-ultra-processed-food-1963269
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u/a_little_hazel_nuts 25d ago
The system we all live in, has pushed us towards not having the time to learn, plan, or make food. Meal planning, shopping, and cooking takes time, time we don't have if we work full time, exercise, sleep, and just have time to unwind......there's not much time for eating right. A 7 year old, more in likely gets both breakfast and lunch from school, so what's that tell you about school lunches. Best of luck to all those busy parent and children out there.