A new plan from the Department of Agriculture to reduce added sugars could ban popular cereals such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, and Honey Nut Cheerios, which exceed the new guidelines, from school meals.
Some school meal options with too much added sugar will be phased out by 2025, and other nutritional guidelines will be implemented, the USDA announced on Wednesday.
There previously was no limit on added sugars in school meals. The new rule sets guidelines for the amount of sodium in foods, including breakfast cereal, flavored milk, and yogurt. The guidelines will additionally phase in a weekly added sugar limit by 2027.
“We all share the goal of helping children reach their full potential,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
“Like teachers, classrooms, books,
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