Slideshow: 10 cereals more sugary than Twinkies
SLIDESHOW - A new report out today identifies the 10 most sugary cereals that pack more sugar than Twinkies...
Breakfast has long been identified as an important factor in maintaining nutrition and healthy weight.
And, with rates among black adolescents rising over the past decade — 1 out of every 3 black adolescent girls are obese – breakfast options have become even more important.
Studies show that adolescents who consume ready-to-eat cereals have lower weight and slimmer waist lines. Those adolescents also have higher levels of nutrients such as calcium, iron and zinc, and B vitamins.
However, the overly sugary cereals – some are up to 50 percent sugar – can actually contribute to obesity and negate those benefits.
A new report out today identifies the 10 most sugary cereals that pack more sugar than Twinkies.
