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Calculating the Added Sugars Limit for Breakfast Cereals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

FNS Document #
FNS-662
Resource type
Technical Assistance
Worksheets
Training and Outreach
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Calculating Sugar Limits for Breakfast Cereals in the CACFP

Updated to align with the Final Rule, “Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” these materials can be used to empower Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement CACFP meal pattern requirements.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, CACFP operators must offer breakfast cereals that contains no more than 6 grams of added sugars per dry ounce.

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All are welcome to download these materials and make copies. To download the file, please right-click on the link and select "save link as."

Page updated: November 20, 2024