For most parents feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority but new research

shows that baby food is at grocery stores across America are stocked with products that

might not be as nourishing as they seem.

Ali Rogan reports on what parents need to know to be sure they're giving their children

a balanced diet.

Proper nutrition in the first years of a child's life can have a significant impact on their development.

But according to a recent study, nearly two-thirds of supermarket baby foods don't meet nutrition

guidelines set by the World Health Organization.

Researchers at the George Institute for Global Health found that 60% of the 651 products they reviewed

either failed to meet protein and calorie recommendations or have too much sugar and sodium.

Jill Castle is a pediatric nutritionist and dietician. She's also the author of

Kids Thrive at every size. Jill, thank you so much for being here.

We mentioned that this study looked at foods

for children ages six months to three years.

Why is nutrition in that window of time so crucial?

So there's several reasons. Number one, brain development is happening

at quite a good pace and that's a nutrient-dependent process.

And so we want young children to have a nutrient-rich diet.

The other thing that's happening

is that children are developing their flavor preferences

and their food preferences.

And so we know if they're eating lots of sweet foods

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