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- Created in 1941
- Mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios: BuzzBee
- First named Cheerioats
- Made with whole grain
- Fluid mechanics Cheerio Effect named for Cheerios
- 110 calories per serving
- Calories from fat: 16
- Low in saturated fat and cholesterol
- Good finger food for toddlers
- Honey Nut Cheerios first variation
- Sponsors a NASCAR racing car
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Cheerios is a brand of cereal marketed by General Mills. Cheerios was the first oat based ready to eat cereal and is still popular today. Over the years Cheerios has developed many different varieties such as apple cinnamon, berry burst, fruity, frosted and honey nut.
In May of 2009, the FDA sent a letter to General Mills advising the company of their promise that Cheerios guarantees to reduce cholesterol is in serious violation of federal rules, calling the product a "drug." The company responded by stating that the health claims are accurate and they will work with the FDA to correct the marketing approach.The Wall Street Journal: FDA Warns General Mills: Cheerios Is a Drug
Heart Healthy
General Mills markets Cheerios as "clinically proven to help reduce cholesterol." While the soluble fiber in the whole grain oats used to make Cheerios has been proven to reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of coronary heart disease, the FDA argued in May of 2009, that if the company intends to market Cheerios for the prevention and treatment of a disease, it must comply to federal laws regarding approved drugs.The Wall Street Journal: FDA Warns General Mills: Cheerios Is a Drug-
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Cheerios Questions
Is Cheerios a drug? 3 AnswersNo, it's not a drug. But the problem is that General Mills has been making claims in its advertisements that Cheerios is "clinically proven to lower cholesterol... read more
Why do Cheerios congregate in a bowl of milk? 2 AnswersCheerios are known to be very social creatures and they tend to congregate in groups. That's why you can find them all piled together inside boxes for easy cap... read more
Whats going on with Cheerios? Fill me in someone 1 AnswerAccording to the Food and Drug Administration, Cheerios have been declared a drug (not kidding): Unapproved New Drug Based on claims made on your product's labe... read more
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Cheerios Merchandise
- eBay: Cheerios Merchandise
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My dad didn't know he was eating Banana Frosted Cheerios this morning and said "Who put bananas in the sugar bowl?" Not so sharp.
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I just found a book in the cheerios box! :/ When I was a kid, we got TOYS!
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@JTacular Have you tried Banana But Cheerios? Uhmmmm, the bomb!!
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loves honey nut cheerios! mmmmm!
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@vpolichar no,nor lucky charms/alphabits/trix/chex..etc etc *weeps,quietly* even the cheerios taste..odd
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