Nine Kid Foods to Avoid

Using nutritional guidelines by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, TIME.com put popular kid-friendly food products to the test. Here's a sample of packaged foods that parents may be better off avoiding, plus our suggestions for what to buy instead

4. Betty Crocker Fruit By The Foot

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This fruity favorite's box says these roll-ups are an excellent source of vitamin C and low in fat. The nutrition label, however, reveals that added sugar is high — 48% of one roll-up by weight.

Better choice: Real fruit beats processed fruit every time. Cut up orange slices for a wholesome treat that's high in vitamin C.

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