Researchers found that only three types of fruit snacks meet federal dietary guidelines for high-nutritional snacks: dried fruit, fruit puree, and canned fruit with juice. These options offer better overall nutritional profiles compared to fruit-flavored gummy snacks, which contain the highest amount of added sugar and the lowest nutrient density and fiber content. Despite fresh fruit being the healthiest choice, most Americans don’t consume enough, so opting for nutrient-dense fruit snacks could help increase fruit intake. Read more for additional details on the study’s findings. 

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