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News ReleaseMEDIA CONTACT: April 2, 2009 Dietitians Name Five Worst Packaged Kids Meals; Lunchables Maxed Out Cracker Combo Ham and Cheddar Tops the "Bad List"Report Finds Lunchbox Meals from Oscar Mayer, Armour-Eckrich, and Norwegian Jake's Contain High Levels of Fat, Cholesterol, and Sodium
To compile the report, Cancer Project dietitians reviewed nutrition information for nearly 60 packaged lunchbox meals offered by major food companies. The five most unhealthful items were ranked from worst to least bad. Lunchables Maxed Out Ham and Cheddar Cracker Combo topped the list because it has 22 grams of fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, and 1,600 milligrams of sodium—more salt than younger children should consume in an entire day. The report found that most packaged lunchbox meals have little or no fiber and are high in fat, sugar, sodium, and cholesterol. Many also contain processed meats, which are linked to increased cancer risk later in life. "Packaged lunches might be convenient, but these high-fat, high-salt products can be hard on your kid's health," says Cancer Project dietitian Krista Haynes, R.D., L.D. "Most Lunchables and other packaged lunch meals are packed with saturated fat and cholesterol. The only way to get significant fiber from these products would be to eat the box."
The Cancer Project is a collaborative effort of physicians, researchers, and nutritionists who have joined together to educate the public about the benefits of a healthy diet for cancer prevention and survival. Based in Washington, D.C., the Cancer Project is an affiliate of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. |
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