Jan 26 2010
Hot Off the Griddle: General Mills Reduces Sugar in Cereals, Printable Coupon, & Giveaway
‚ÄúReady-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only¬†5 percent of the sugar in children‚Äôs diets,‚Äù said Jeff Harmening, president of General Mills‚Äô Big G cereal division.¬† “Still, we know that some consumers would prefer to see cereals that are even lower in sugar, especially children‚Äôs cereals.¬† General Mills has responded ‚Äì and we are committing to reduce sugar levels even more.‚Äù ‚ÄîGeneral Mills to Reduce Sugar in Cereals
Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets.
Other cereal benefits:
- Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets.
- Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today.
- More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.
Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.
For more information about kids and cereals, please visit Cereal Health and Wellness.
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