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Most infant formula in the U.S. contains a high amount of added sugars

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The majority of infant formula in the United States has high amounts of added sugars. Health experts recommend infants have no added sugar. That means most infant formula is a health risks to infants, a recent study says.

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Most infant formula in the U.S. contains a high amount of added sugars

The majority of infant formula in the United States has high amounts of added sugars. Health experts recommend infants have no added sugar. That means most infant formula is a health risks to infants, a recent study says.

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Most U.S. infant formulas contain mainly added sugars, posing a serious risk to babies' health, researchers say

Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two soft drinks per day if they are entirely formula-fed, researchers say. (Photo credit: Andrey Zhuravlev) Most infant formulas in the U.S. contain mostly added sugars instead of natural lactose, which experts say can harm early development, a new report from the University of Kansas shows. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or t…

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Report reveals high levels of added sugar in US infant formula despite medical recommendations

Added sugar, derived from cheap crops like corn, is bad for babies. According to the American Heart Association, added sugars are full of energy but lack nutritional value, boosting odds of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health problems.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Monday, February 24, 2025.
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