‘There should be better information on labels’

Claire O’Sullivan is told children, dieters and vegetarians should watch what they eat.

EXCESSIVE amounts of fat and salt and the widespread usage of water to bulk up foods were some of the most startling findings of an examination of everyday processed foodstuffs.

According to Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI) Nutritionist Aveen Bannon, who examined ingredients labels and nutritional information, up to four different types of fat are being used in some of the foods aimed at children.