How Much Should I Feed My Child?

Although the recipes in this cookbook were created to appeal to both adults and children, depending on their age and activity level, children may need to eat smaller servings of food than do adults. In general, children need to consume a sufficient number of calories and nutrients to promote growth; additional calories may contribute to excess weight gain.

Here are some guidelines on how much to serve children at different ages.
For more information on tips for feeding children, see the Keep the Beat™: Deliciously Healthy Eating Web site hin.nhlbi.nih.gov and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramid Web site.