Commercial foods for infants under the age of 36 months: an assessment of the availability and nutrient profile of ultra-processed foods.

Objective: Considering the negative impact of the consumption of ultra-processed foods on health, the current study assessed the availability and nutritional profile of commercial ultra-processed foods for infants in Natal, Brazil.

Design: A cross-sectional exploratory study.

Setting: Foods targeted at children under the age of 36 months sold in retail establishments located in high- and low-income areas of the one capital city of Brazil.