Fortified Granola Bars Question Nutrition Claims
Nutrition columnist weighs marketing uses of fortification in granola bars and other foods. Kellogg's Low-Fat Granola Bars, Health Valley Fat-Free bars, and Simply Kudos are assessed for actual nutrient content versus labeled claims and a trend toward gimmick fortification.
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Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Joan Gussow
Sharon Akabas
Kellogg’s
U.S
Health Valley
Mars
Gussow
Akabas
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