Worst kids' foods in America revealed: Are your kid's favorites on the list?

October 20, 12:34 PMSeattle Eastside Family ExaminersMichele & Lexie

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal is considered the worst sweetened cereal
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We all know it can be a pain to get kids to eat at times. Sure, they gobble up anything that's sweet and has no nutritional value, but getting in the healthy foods can be such a challenge. You might feel good about what they choose when out and about, but in reality those foods might not live up to your standards. If you knew more about those favorites, chances are you'd be less likely to allow your child to eat them.

MSNBC has revealed the 20 Worst Kids' Foods in America. Looking through the list of popular foods from restaurants, malls, and those that are pre-packaged, it's easy to see why childhood obesity is on the rise. 16% of children between 6 and 19 are considered obese or overweight, while 15% are at risk for becoming obese or overweight. Here's a quick look at just a few of the worst foods for kids.

Worst Sweetened Cereal
Cap'n Crunch
146 calories
2 g fat (1 g saturated)
16 g sugars
1 g fiber

Worst Packaged Snack
Austin Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Jack Cheese
210 calories
10 g fat (2 g saturated, 4 g trans)
370 mg sodium

Worst Mall Snack
Auntie Anne's Pepperoni Pretzel Pocket
650 calories
27 g fat (12 g saturated)
1,120 mg sodium
11 g sugars

Worst Prepared Lunch
Oscar Mayer Maxed Out Turkey & Cheddar Cracker Combo Lunchables
680 calories
22 g fat (9 g saturated)
61 g sugars
1,440 mg sodium

Worst Finger Food
Denny's Little Dipper Sampler with Honey Mustard Dressing Diping Sauce and Deep Space French Fries
1,030 calories
61 g fat (15 g saturated)
1,590 mg sodium

Worst Drive-thru Meal
Burger Kings Kids' Double Cheeseburger with Small Fries and Coke
1,100 calories
52 g fat (17.5 g saturated, 1.5 g trans)
1,870 mg sodium

Worst Sandwich
Au Bon Pain Kids Grilled Cheese
670 calories
41 g fat (25 g saturated)
1,060 mg sodium

Pretty fightening nutritional information, isn't it?

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