Most cereal is junk food even if it is low-sugar
» Diet, Nutrition
Nutrient poor, calorie laden food is bad for you period.
Nutrition scientists at five universities found that while the new cereals do have less sugar, the calories, carbohydrates, fat, fiber and other nutrients are almost identical to the full-sugar cereals. That's because the cereal makers have replaced sugar with refined carbohydrates to preserve the crunch.
Officials at General Mills, Kellogg's and Post were unable to explain why the new cereals are a better choice, but noted they give consumers more options about how much sugar they eat.
Lower-sugar cereal no advantage