Portion Sizes for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Guideline Portion Sizes for Older Babies and Toddlers
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12–24 months |
2–3 years |
Milk/Dairy |
Breast milk (or formula) and whole milk
1 serving= 1/2 cup milk or yogurt, or 1–2 ounces cheese
Daily servings: 4 |
1 serving= 1/2 cup lowfat milk or yogurt, or 1–2 ounces cheese
Daily servings: 4
|
Grains |
1 serving= 1 slice whole-grain bread, 1/3 cup cereal or 1/4 cup cooked rice or pasta
Daily servings: 3 |
1 serving= 1 slice whole-grain bread, 1/3 cup cereal or 1/4 cup cooked rice or pasta
Daily servings: 3 |
Vegetables |
1 serving= 1/2 cup cooked vegetable
Daily servings: 2 |
1 serving= 1/2 cup vegetable
Daily servings: 2 |
Fruits |
1 serving= 1/2 cup fruit
Daily servings: 2 |
1 serving= 1/2 cup fruit
Daily servings: 2 |
Proteins |
1 serving= 1/4 cup cooked legumes, 1 cooked egg, 1 tablespoon nut butter or 1 ounce cooked finely chopped meat, poultry or fish
Daily servings: 2 |
1 serving= 1/4 cup cooked legumes, 1 cooked egg, 1 tablespoon nut butter or 1 ounce cooked finely chopped meat, poultry or fish
Daily servings: 2 |
Healthful Oils (such as olive and canola, used as ingredients) |
|
1 serving= 1 teaspoon
Daily servings: up to 3 |
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