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Serving Sizes for Toddlers
by
Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
Parents often wonder how much food should their little ones (1-2 years
old) be eating.
Recent media coverage suggests over the past 20 years, restaurants and
food companies have been increasing their serving sizes. This trend is
considered to be a contributing factor in the rise in obesity (among
adults and children).
We all know that children should eat less than adults. After all, they
are smaller. The following are some serving size guidelines for a 1-2
year old that may help you out.
Milk/Dairy: Servings: 16-20 ounces of milk per day.
Whole milk, soy or rice milk are recommended. Other equivalents: 1/2
-3/4 ounce of cheese = 4 ounces of milk. 1/4 cup of yogurt = 2 ounces of
milk.
Fruits and veggies: Servings: 5 or more per day.
Serving size: 1-2 tablespoons - Pureed, mashed, or cubed.
Grains: Servings: 3-4 per day. Serving sizes: 1/2 slice
of bread, 1/4 cup of cooked cereal, 1/4 cup of dry cereal. 1/4 cup of
pasta, 2-3 saltine crackers, or 1/2 tortilla.
Non-dairy Proteins (meat, fish, beans, eggs): Servings:
2 per day. Serving sizes: 1/2 egg, 2-3 tablespoons beans (i.e. black,
pinto, edamame, etc...), 1 tablespoon peanut butter, or 1 ounce of fish,
lean beef, pork or chicken.
About the authors:
Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are sisters, the mothers of five children
and founders of Fresh Baby. Creators of products that include the So
Easy Baby Food Kit and Good Clean Fun Placemats; Fresh Baby offers
parents convenient and practical support in raising healthy children.
Visit them online at
www.FreshBaby.com and subscribe to their Fresh Ideas newsletter to
get monthly ideas, tips and activities for developing your family's
healthy eating habits! Fresh Baby products are available at many fine
specialty stores and national chains including Target, Wild Oats, and
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