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breakfast cereals served in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) must contain no more than  \n6 grams of added sugars per dry ounce.  \nThere are many types of cereal that meet this added sugars limit. You can use any cereal that is listed on any State agency’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)-approved cereal list. You can also find cereals that meet the added sugars limit by using the Nutrition Facts label and following the steps below:  \nYummy Brand Cereal  \n USiszeehe Nuin gratsio(ng),Faocfttsheeetoal .find the Serving   2  FiofndgrtasA(dg)ded Suganext to AndeS.Lugoaor at the number   \n3  \nUse the serving size identified in Step 1 to find the serving size of the cereal in the table below.  \n\n| Serving Size* | Added Sugars |\n| --- | --- |\n| If the serving size is: | Added sugars must not be more than: |\n| 12–16 grams | 3 grams |\n| 26–30 grams | 6 grams |\n| 31–35 grams | 7 grams |\n| 45–49 grams | 10 grams |\n| 55–58 grams | 12 grams |\n| 59–63 grams | 13 grams |\n| 74–77 grams | 16 grams |\n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| 15 servings per container |  |\n| Serving size ¾ cup (30g) |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Amount per serving\u003Cbr>Calories\u003Cbr>100\u003Cbr>% Daily Value* |  |\n| Total Fat 0.5g 1% |  |\n| Saturated Fat 0g 0% |  |\n| Trans Fat 0g |  |\n| Cholesterol 0mg 0% |  |\n| Sodium 140mg 6% |  |\n| Total Carbohydrate 22g 7%\u003Cbr>Dietary Fiber 3g 11% |  |\n| Total Sugars 5g\u003Cbr>Includes 4g Added Sugars 8% |  |\n| Protein 3g |  |\n\nMore training, menu planning, and nutrition education materials for the CACFP [can be found at ](can be found at TeamNutrition.USDA.gov)[TeamNutrition.USDA.gov](can be found at TeamNutrition.USDA.gov).  \nTry It Out!  \nUse the “Added Sugars Limit in Cereal” table below to help find cereals you can serve at your site. Write down your favorite brands and other information in the “Cereals To Serve in the CACFP” list. You can use this as a shopping list when buying cereals to serve in your program.  \nAdded Sugars Limit in Cereal  \n| Serving Size | Added Sugars |\n| --- | --- |\n| If the serving size is: | Added sugars must not be more than: |\n| 0–2 grams | 0 grams |\n| 3–7 grams | 1 gram |\n| 8–11 grams | 2 grams |\n| 12–16 grams | 3 grams |\n| 17–21 grams | 4 grams |\n| 22–25 grams | 5 grams |\n| 26–30 grams | 6 grams |\n| 31–35 grams | 7 grams |\n| 36–40 grams | 8 grams |\n| 41–44 grams | 9 grams |\n| 45–49 grams | 10 grams |\n\n\n| Serving Size | Added Sugars |\n| --- | --- |\n| If the serving size is: | Added sugars must not be more than: |\n| 50–54 grams | 11 grams |\n| 55–58 grams | 12 grams |\n| 59–63 grams | 13 grams |\n| 64–68 grams | 14 grams |\n| 69–73 grams | 15 grams |\n| 74–77 grams | 16 grams |\n| 78–82 grams | 17 grams |\n| 83–87 grams | 18 grams |\n| 88–91 grams | 19 grams |\n| 92–96 grams | 20 grams |\n| 97–100 grams | 21 grams |\n\nCereals To Serve in theCACFP*  \n| Cereal Brand | Cereal Name | Serving Size | Added Sugars (g) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Healthy Food Company | Nutty Oats | 28 grams | 5 grams |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\n*The amount of added sugars in a cereal might change. Even if you always buy the same brands and types of cereal, be sure to check the serving size and amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label to make sure they match what you have written in the list above. All cereals served  \nmust be whole grain-rich, enriched, or fortified.  \nAnswer to “Test Yourself” activity on page 1: The cereal has 4 grams of added sugars per 30 grams. The maximum amount of added sugars allowed for 30 grams of cereal is 6 grams.  \n4 is less than 6, so this cereal meets the added sugars limit.  \nFNS-653 | October 2019, Slightly Revised November 2024  \nUSDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.","cbCaisVRpSa0VYdL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisVRpSa0VYdL","pdf",499433,"English","# Added sugars limit for CACFP cereals\n## Using the Nutrition Facts label\n## Added Sugars Limit in Cereal table\n## Cereals to Serve in the CACFP list\n## Test Yourself example and compliance note","[{\"question\":\"What added sugar limit applies to CACFP breakfast cereals?\",\"answer\":\"All breakfast cereals served in the CACFP must contain no more than 6 grams of added sugars per dry ounce.\"},{\"question\":\"How can you determine whether a cereal meets the CACFP added sugar requirement?\",\"answer\":\"Use the Nutrition Facts label and match the cereal’s serving size to the “Added Sugars Limit in Cereal” table to confirm the added-sugars amount is within the allowed maximum.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you record when using the “Cereals To Serve in the CACFP” list?\",\"answer\":\"Write down your favorite cereal brands and related information, including the serving size and added sugars, then double-check that the Nutrition Facts label matches what you recorded.\"}]","Choose Breakfast Cereals That Are Lower in Added Sugars in the Child and Adult Care Food Program | PDF",1791600970]