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From allergy-preventing infant milk to magic alkaline diets, we’re fed fake science from our very first meal.

Think you can’t be fooled? Test yourself (watch out for question number 7!)

Question 1 of 7

Taking vitamin C will stop you getting a cold

Question 2 of 7

Cooking food in the microwave destroys the nutrients

Question 3 of 7

Doing a juice detox will cleanse your system

Question 4 of 7

Sesame seeds contain more iron than spinach

Question 5 of 7

Stilton cheese contains more fat than mozzarella

Question 6 of 7

Raw food is healthier than cooked food

Question 7 of 7

A child’s diet in their first two years can affect their health throughout life

Nice work. While we calculate your score, can you take a minute to fight back against fake science?

All over the world, Nestlé is using unscientific claims to sell baby milk at extortionate prices, persuading parents their formula offers children unproven nutritional benefits.

Will you sign the petition to stop Nestlé toying with babies’ health for profit?

To: Nestlé CEO, Ulf Mark Schneider

Parents need affordable, safe, and nutritionally complete infant formula during their baby’s most vulnerable years, not false promises.

Stop your manipulative marketing arms race and put children first.
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You got x out of 7 answers right.

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1. Taking vitamin C will stop you getting a cold

False! Unless you’re a super-active athlete, there’s no scientific evidence to show that vitamin C prevents colds. However, it has been shown to slightly shorten their duration.

Your answer: | Correct answer: False

2. Cooking food in the microwave destroys the nutrients

False! It’s the heat you use, the amount of water, and the length of time you cook food for that affect the nutrients - not whether it’s cooked in a microwave.

Your answer: | Correct answer: False

3. Doing a juice detox will cleanse your system

False! Your body is already detoxing all the time - that’s your liver’s job, with the help of your kidneys and spleen.

Your answer: | Correct answer: False

4. Sesame seeds contain more iron than spinach

True! Sesame are packed with a remarkable 14.5mg of iron per 100 grams, while uncooked spinach contains 2.7mg per 100 grams.

Your answer: | Correct answer: True

5. Stilton cheese contains more fat than mozzarella

True! Stilton is around 35% fat, as well a being very salty. Mozzarella balls contain about half as much fat and less salt too.

Your answer: | Correct answer: True

6. Raw food is healthier than cooked food

False! While cooking can reduce the nutritional value of food in some ways, it also makes some nutrients easier to digest, so there’s no overall rule.

Your answer: | Correct answer: False

7. A child’s diet in their first two years can affect their health throughout life

True! From early pregnancy through to age two is the most crucial period for a child’s development. The right diet during this time supports good health throughout their life.

Your answer: | Correct answer: True

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• Nestlé, stop toying with children’s health and remove fake science from your infant milk.

• Nestlé, don’t use unsubstantiated scientific claims to sell baby milk. Parents simply want safe, affordable, nutritionally complete baby milk.

• Nestlé, stop using manipulative marketing tactics to sell baby milk at high prices.

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