You already know that sugary cereal isn’t exactly a healthy food. Still, a recent study finds that : sweeter, saltier, and less nutritious. Consumer Reports has tips to help you make smarter choices at the grocery store.

A recent study took a close look at newly launched breakfast cereals between 2010 and 2023 that were geared to kids ages 5 to 12. Over that time, the fat, sodium, and sugar content trended higher, while some good stuff like protein and fiber dropped.

And when it comes to sugar, the numbers really jump out. On average, a single serving of cereal packed nearly three teaspoons of sugar. According to the study authors, that's about 45 percent of the maximum amount of added sugars the American Heart Association recommends a child have in an entire day.

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