Market-driven fortification of vitamins and minerals in packaged foods targeted at children in Brazil.

This study aimed to characterise the market-driven fortification of vitamins and minerals in packaged foods targeted at children in Brazil. We analysed 535 food labels using data collected in a census-type method (n = 5620) of food labels in a Brazilian supermarket in 2013. Micronutrients declared in nutrition claims and the ingredients list (synthetic compounds) were considered to be added for commercial purposes.

Food additives in childhood: a review on consumption and health consequences.

Objective: To discuss the context of scientific publications on the consumption of food additives by children and the possible health consequences in this age group.

Methods: A literature review, with a search carried out between April 2020 and April 2021 in the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar databases, as well as in websites of Brazilian and foreign official bodies. Official documents and studies published since 2000 were selected.

Sodium content on processed foods for snacks.

Objective: To assess the Na content reported on the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil that are usually consumed as snacks by children and adolescents.

Design: Cross-sectional study that assessed Na content and serving size reporting on processed food labels.

Setting: A supermarket that is part of a large chain in Brazil.