Sample Meal Ideas for Toddlers

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Sample Meal Ideas for Toddlers

by Mary Silva, M.S., R.D.
reviewed by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P.

This meal plan is a good example of what--and how much--to feed a child who is between one and three years old. For an estimate of how large a serving should be, a useful rule of thumb is to give one tablespoon of each food for every year of your child's age.

For breakfast:

1/3 cup cooked cereal

1/2 banana

1/2 slice toast with 1/2 teaspoon butter

4 ounces whole milk

For a morning snack:

2 graham crackers

4 ounces fruit juice

For lunch:

1/2 peanut butter and jelly sandwich

2 tablespoons cooked broccoli

1/4 cup melon

4 ounces whole milk

For an afternoon snack:

1/2 cup yogurt

1/4 muffin

For dinner:

1-1/2 ounces chopped chicken

2 tablespoons peas

2 tablespoons baked potato with 2 teaspoons butter

1/2 slice whole wheat bread

4 ounces whole milk

For a snack:

1/2 cup canned fruit

1/2 ounce cheese

2 or 3 whole grain crackers


RELATED INFORMATION

			Nourishing Your Toddler
			Nutritious Snacks Your Toddler Will Eat Up
			Healthy Eating

Created March 01, 2001
Reviewed March 30, 2001

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