Babys diet in the toddler stage

A healthy diet is one that is balanced with a variety of different foods. The nutrition pyramid below will help mothers have a healthy diet for their baby at this stage

Breads, cereals and potatoes: Provides energy to help children learn and play

Recommended serving sizes per day:

1-3 years: 4 servings

3-5 years: 4-6 servings

A baby's serving is counted as one of the following:

A slice of bread or 1 small bread roll

One cup of whole grains (about 30 grams of different grains)

2 slices of cream biscuits

One cup of medium sized potatoes

Active babies may need this extra food group to provide them with enough active energy.

Note: Taste of many babies may vary. The mother can give her baby smaller portions, but feed her baby more often.

Bread provides starch - a source of energy to help children learn and play all day long

Vegetables: Provides essential vitamins and minerals for your baby's health

Recommended serving size per day

1-3 years: 2-4 servings

3-4 years: 4 servings or can be used more

Children over 5 years old: 5 servings

A baby's serving is counted as one of the following:

1 medium sized fresh fruit

1 small glass of pure fruit juice with no added sugar - dilute with plenty of water

1 part chopped fresh fruit or 1 part fruit salad

3 teaspoons puree dessert fruit

2 teaspoons vegetable rice or 3 tablespoons salad dessert

1 bowl of vegetable soup

Vegetables and fruits, especially those with dark green color, help provide essential vitamins & minerals to the body.

Vegetables and fruits, especially those with dark green color, help provide essential vitamins and minerals to the body

Milk, cheese and yogurt: Provides calcium for healthy bones and teeth

Recommended serving size per day

1-3 years: 3 servings

3-5 years old: 3 servings

1 serving counts as one of the following:

1 cup of skim milk

1 jar of yogurt

1 matchbox cheese (1 oz or 28.3g)

2 pieces of cheese

1 serving of milk pudding

2 servings of fresh cheese

Low fat milk is not suitable as the main drink for babies under 2 years old. Mom can gradually practice for babies after 2 years old to help babies get used to many different foods. Skimmed milk is not suitable for babies under 5 years old.

Yogurt, one of the baby's favorite foods

Meat, fish, and other alternatives: Provide protein for healthy baby development

Recommended serving size per day

1-3 years: 2 small servings

3-5 years: 2 servings

1 serving counts as one of the following:

1 small beef portion

2 pieces of boiled or grilled meat

2 chicken pieces

1 fish fillet

2 eggs

6 teaspoons of grilled lentils / rice ...

The food group is at the top of the nutrition pyramid

Food group such as sweets, chocolates, cakes, carbonated drinks, savory cakes .. belong to the food group located at the top of the nutrition tower.

You should not let this food group become part of your baby's daily diet. Sweet foods or drinks are not good for a baby's teeth.

According to the study, the first 1000 days from the first day of pregnancy until the baby turns 2 years old is the only time to open a window of opportunity for the health and future of the baby. Therefore, these children need to be provided with adequate and appropriate nutrition.

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