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2003, 00:09 GMT Children's food 'bad for health' Many foods are
targeted at children Children who regularly eat so-called "kid's
foods" could be putting their health at risk, it has been
claimed.  The Consumers' Association says many of these foods
have high levels of salt and sugar.  In some cases, they are at
higher levels than those found in similar "adult" products.
Officials said eating too much of these products could increase
a child's chances of developing diabetes, tooth decay and maybe
even cancer.  The Consumers' Association asked nutritionist Dr
Helen Crawley to analyse two menus.  They consisted of food and
drink specifically targeted at children between the ages of
seven and 10. These included breakfast cereal, juices and tinned
pasta.  Salt and sugar  Dr Crawley found that at least one
cereal contained fives times as much sugar as some adult
cereals.  In addition, manuf