Mar
28
2009
Right Amount of Food Your Child
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Do have an idea the right amount of food your child should be taking in? Check out this USDA’s Food Pyramid, which was updated late last year. It emphasizes more on protein and vegetables opposed to the grains.
To see the specific requirements for your kids, check the following tables:
| Food Group | Daily Requirements for 2 & 3 Year Olds |
|---|---|
| Grains | 3 ounces, half from whole-grain sources |
| Vegetables | 1 cup |
| Fruits | 1 cup |
| Dairy | 2 cups |
| Meats, Beans, Fish & Nuts | 2 ounces |
| Food Group | Daily Requirements for 4 – 8 Year Olds |
|---|---|
| Grains | 4-5 ounces, half from whole-grain sources |
| Vegetables | 1 ½ cups |
| Fruits | 1 ½ cups |
| Dairy | 2 cups |
| Meats, Beans, Fish & Nuts | 3-4 ounces |
| Food Group | Daily Requirements for 9 – 13 Year Olds |
|---|---|
| Grains | 5-6 ounces, half from whole-grain sources |
| Vegetables | 2-2 ½ cups |
| Fruits | 1 ½ cups |
| Dairy | 3 cups |
| Meats, Beans, Fish & Nuts | 5 ounces |
