There's so much nutrition news out there, you don't know what to believe. Here is what you should know.
Cereal has fewer calories than other choices
- A cereal breakfast, like Kix or Cocoa Puffs and skim milk, is one of the lowest calorie options for breakfast.
Cereal delivers essential nutrients
- Most cereals have about 100-130 calories per serving and provide at least 10 key nutrients.
- Cereals — including pre-sweets — provide less than 5 percent of a child's calorie intake.1
- Cereal is associated with many health benefits. Learn more.
Look for Cereals That Contain Whole Grain
- Only Big G cereals guarantee at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving in every box (48 grams recommended daily)
- Ready to eat cereal is the number one source of whole grains in kids' diets.2
- 9 out of 10 kids are still not getting the daily recommended three servings (48 grams) of whole grain.
- For more information on whole grain and helpful tips, check out wholegrainnation.com
