Cheerios Cereal, Vanilla 12.2 oz

120 calories (6%); 0.5 g saturated fat (2%); 180 mg sodium (8%); 9 g sugars; 100 mg calcium (10%); 40 IU vit. D (10%), amount and % Daily Value per serving. Naturally flavored. Good source of calcium & vitamin D. Sweetened whole grain-oat cereal with a naturally yogurt flavored coating. Kids love the great taste, moms love the calcium & vitamin D for strong bones. Did you know that vitamin D is necessary to help your body absorb calcium? Help your family build and maintain strong bones while enjoying the delicious taste of Cheerios cereal. A whole grain food is made by using all three parts of the grain. General Mills guarantees that every box of Big G cereal has at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving (48 grams recommended daily). Nutrition Highlights & % daily values. Key nutrients and their % Daily Value (% DVs) are featured to help you make informed choices. The % DVs are based on the DV recommendations for a 2,000 calorie diet. The % DVs tell you if a food is high or low in a nutrient. Look for lower numbers for calories, saturated (bad) fat, and sodium. For other nutrients such as calcium and fiber, 10% is considered a good source. Sugar does not have a DV. American Heart Association. Meets American Heart Association food criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol for healthy people over age 2. While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of the disease. Calcium & vitamin D: Maintaining strong, healthy bones is important for an active lifestyle so you don't have to slow down. And, when it comes to bone building, calcium and vitamin D act as a dynamic duo. They work together to help maintain good bone health- in fact, calcium absorption improves when taken along with vitamin D. Yet, research shows that many people aren't getting enough of either of these important nutrients! Choosing foods like Total cereal can help you take care of your bones. Antioxidants for Your Health: These are a variety of known antioxidants that can help keep your body healthy! Whole Grain Total cereal contains antioxidant vitamins C and E which play an important role in protecting the body's cells from damage. In addition vitamin E helps support healthy brain function. B Energetic: B vitamins are essential for a healthy, active body. They help your body release energy from food- which can help you stay energized for whatever comes your way. For people over age 50, foods containing vitamin B12, such as Whole Grain Total cereal, become even more important. This vitamin helps your body make healthy red blood cells and is a vital part of helping to maintain in the health of all the body's cells. One bowl. 100% nutrition. Exchange 1 1/2 starch. Exchange calculations based on Chose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes, copyright 2008 the American Diabetic Association.