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Nutrition staff outline cereal sugar cap, added protein options and menu pilots

Tri-City United School District Board · November 13, 2024
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District nutrition staff said upcoming USDA rules will cap cereal sugar at 6 grams next year; the district’s current offerings meet that limit and the cafeterias are adding daily protein options and piloting new breakfast items.

Amy, who presented the nutrition update to the board, said USDA guidance will limit cereal sugar to 6 grams next year and that the district’s current cereal offerings for preschool already meet that standard. "Next year, they're gonna be limiting the amount of sugar that can be in our cereal down to 6 grams," she said, adding that the…

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