10 most unhealthy foods your kids should stay away from

Fruit gummies Don't be drawn by the fruit in their name. These candies have relatively little nutritious value and a lot of sugar to compensate.

Instant noodles Instant noodles are high in sodium and lack essential nutrients. Their white noodles fall short in nutritious fibre, and the flavourings frequently contain hazardous chemicals.

Potato chips Chips, which are children’s favourite, can contain acrylamide, the harmful substance linked to cancer.

Chicken nuggets or chicken fingers Children love to eat them, but they are often fried in oils with additives, that can be harmful for the health.

Sugary drinks Loaded with added sugar, sugary drinks contain negligible nutritional value, and can result in weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Fried foods High in unhealthy trans fats, sodium, and calories, fried foods promote weight gain along with increasing the risk of heart disease and hypertension.

Candy and sweets Candies, chocolates, and other sugary snacks are high in empty calories, contributing to weight gain and tooth problems.

Pizza and burgers Saturated fats, salt, and calories are commonly found in burgers and pizzas. Consumption on a regular basis can result in weight gain, elevated cholesterol levels, and an increased risk of heart disease.

Processed foods Sausages, hot dogs, ready-to-cook meat, frozen nuggets and other highly processed meats contain preservatives, additives, and excessive sodium levels. Consumption on a regular basis can increase risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

Packaged snack foods Many packaged snacks, such as cookies, crackers, and granola bars, are high in refined flours, sugars, and harmful fats.