Twinkies for Breakfast?

Would you believe if you heard that some breakfast cereals contain more sugar than a Hostess Twinkie or 3 Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies? I sure wouldn't think so when I read that children's cereals sometimes contain just as much sugar as their favorite dessert would. However, author Dina ElBoghdady admits that while she new cereals contain sugar, she never knew how high the levels were. For instance, Honey Nut Cheerios, Apple Jacks, and Cap'n Crunch all contain more sugar in their serving size than three Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies do. It's sad to see that the cereal industries have become so obsessed with making money that they add sugar to their cereals so their flavors will appeal more to children. With the rise of childhood obesity, sugar is frequently blamed for weight gain. 

ElBoghdady uses lots of logos when writing this article. She included many statistics regarding the research done about the amount of sugar in cereals. She appears to be writing from a mothers point of view as she is concerned for children. She is upset that the cereal companies are taking advantage of the children with their advertisement. Children are persuaded very easily and with the delicious, fun looking cereal ads seen on tv, obviously children are going to cave. Health conscious groups are working hard to change the amounts of sugar allowed in cereal and hopefully one day their efforts will pay off. So before you take another bite of your sugar coated morning treat, remember that it is just like eating dessert!

Some Children's Cereals Packed with Sugar, EWG Study Finds

Dina ElBoghdady