American breakfast cereals, a centerpiece of children's morning consumption, have steadily become unhealthier. As a result, kids have been exposed to unhealthy amounts of sugar, sodium and fat, which could contribute to long-term health problems. And this is not the first time children's food has had its healthiness questioned.

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While cereals have been marketed as healthy, the label is rather misleading, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open . The data revealed that between 2010 and 2023 cereals had "notable increases in fat, sodium and sugar alongside decreases in protein and fiber." In addition, they "contain high levels of added sugar, with a single serving exceeding 45% of the American Heart Association's daily recommended limit for children."

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