Toddlers Get Nearly Half Their Calories from Ultra-Processed Foods

A study revealed that nearly half of toddlers’ daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods, raising concerns about long-term health impacts like obesity and poor nutritional habits.

Read the article to know more the most common UPFs consumed by the toddlers.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003221629.htm

Discussion Questions:

1. What types of ultra-processed foods contribute most to toddlers’ diets?
2. How does the high consumption of ultra-processed foods affect toddlers’ long-term health?
3. Are there specific demographic factors that influence the consumption of ultra-processed foods in toddlers?
4. What strategies or recommendations does the study suggest to reduce ultra-processed food intake in young children?