Drinks or Cereals
Is a regular can of soda CACFP approved?
No
What is our main source of added sugars?
Sugary drinks such as fruit drinks, pop or sports drinks
If yogurt is 4oz, how much sugar is allowed?
8 grams
When serving 1 cup of cereal, how much sugar is allowed to be CACFP approved?
9 grams or less than 18% daily value
Should kids under 2 have any added sugar?
No
What are CACFP accredited drinks?
Low-fat milk, 100% fruit or vegetable juice
On an average day, how much sugar (in tsp) do Americans consume?
15-19 teaspoons
How much percent of your daily calories such come from sugar?
Less than 10%
What are natural ways to sweeten foods?
What are some examples of sweetened grain products?
Cereal, granola bars or oatmeal
How many people (or percentage) exceed their recommended intake of sugar?
3 in 5 Americans (or 60%)
How many servings of fruit should we eat on a daily basis?
A variety of at least 3 servings
10 teaspoons or 160 calories
What medical conditions are linked with sugar intake?
Obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, tooth decay
How are added sugars different from natural sugars?
Natural sugars are naturally occurring (such as fructose in fruit and lactose in milk). Added sugars are added during processing or cooking.