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Canadian Preschoolers' Diets Linked to Rising Obesity Crisis

2/18/2025

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A University of Toronto study uncovers a troubling trend: Canadian preschoolers are getting almost half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, a factor contributing to rising obesity rates. Meanwhile, a UK report highlights a concerning lack of vitamin C among both adults and children, directly linked to the same unhealthy eating habits.

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A University of Toronto study uncovers a troubling trend: Canadian preschoolers are getting almost half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, a factor contributing to rising obesity rates. Meanwhile, a UK report highlights a concerning lack of vitamin C among both adults and children, directly linked to the same unhealthy eating habits.