Parents being misled over kids' snacks, says child health expert Parents are at risk of being misled by "manipulative marketing campaigns" and "crafty messaging" on children's snacks, a child health expert has said.
Dr Max Davie said that given levels of obesity, it was crucial for parents to know what their children were eating.
It comes as University of Glasgow researchers examined seemingly healthy children's snacks sold in UK shops.
They found some snacks labelled as containing one portion of fruit or veg did not live up to the claim. BBC News
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Dr Max Davie said that given levels of obesity, it was crucial for parents to know what their children were eating.
It comes as University of Glasgow researchers examined seemingly healthy children's snacks sold in UK shops.
They found some snacks labelled as containing one portion of fruit or veg did not live up to the claim. BBC News
See also:
- Confused health and nutrition claims in food marketing to children could adversely affect food choice and increase risk of obesity (abstract) Archives of Diseases in Childhood
- Health claims on children's food 'are confusing', study finds The Daily Mail
- Three quarters of children's snacks which claim 'one of your five a day' are inaccurate The Daily Telegraph
- Three quarters of ‘healthy’ children’s snacks and drinks don’t meet five-a-day claims The Independent
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