08/13/2026
A helpful read for parents navigating breakfast cereal choices.
Dr. Charlene Elliott from the University of Calgary recently explored children’s breakfast cereals in an article published by The Conversation, examining how cereals are marketed as fun and nutritious choices for children — while many can still be surprisingly high in sugar.
For parents, navigating food packaging can be challenging, especially with claims like “healthy,” “whole grain,” “source of vitamins,” and other kid-friendly messaging. The information presented on the front of a package doesn’t always tell the whole story.
We think this is a valuable read for parents who want to better understand food marketing and make informed choices about what they’re serving at the breakfast table.
Read the full article here:
https://theconversation.com/childrens-cereals-promise-breakfast-fun-and-nutrition-but-are-still-high-in-sugar-282474
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Using government developed criteria for marketing to kids, none of the child-targeted cereals examined would be permitted to be advertised to children, and 96 per cent surpassed sugar thresholds.