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Show liy Dr. George A. Purvis VP Nutrition Sciences Gerbvr Products Company Q. I am concerned about the amount of sugar my children conHiimo. How much sugar is there in baby foods? A. Ah a concerned parent, you will be interested to learn that most varieties of commercially-prepared baby foods are made without added sugar. A small, cnn'fwlly-ci. nt rolled amount of sugar is added to selected foods to make them more palatable or less tart. If sugar has been added to a baby food, it is listed on the product label. So, if you are concerned about sugar in your baby's diet, simply rvnd the labels and select those products with no added sugar. Moderate amounts of sugar also are added to some baby food desserts. These foods should be considered "extras" for older, active infants who ' need more calories in their diets. Desserts shoifld never replace basic foods such as milk, meat, vegetables, cereals cere-als and fruits. |