I've noticed this story is starting to get some national attention... it aired as part of my consumer headlines Tuesday on TV-3... information courtesy of Consumer Reports website.
After a 32-nation study, Consumer reports says cereal in the U.S. is sweeter than the same brands sold overseas. U.S. cereals were found to be higher in sodium and sugar content. For example, Honey Smacks sold in Germany, Slovenia, and Switzerland had about 40 percent sugar- compared with 55 percent sugar in the U.S. product.
Consumers International is calling on the World Health Organization to develop international guidelines that would restrict advertising and marketing of foods high in sugar, fat, or sodium to children.
Will this impact you and your family's cereal consumption? Leave a comment with your opinion, or email eeddington@wsiltv.com
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