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Cross-sectional study reveals low nutritional quality in Chinese ready foods, suggesting industry reforms are needed.
Many of the assessed Chinese ready foods failed to meet national dietary recommendations for nutrient composition and exhibited overall low overall nutritional quality. Potential strategies to combat the growing burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases include (i) enhancing consumer awareness about the nutritional aspects of ready foods, (ii) encouraging the food industry to reformulate products, and (iii) supporting consumers to choose healthier options.
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