Wednesday, February 22, 2012

What is a Serving? (Part 2)

Serving Sizes for Toddlers to Teenagers:

Food GroupsRecommended number of servings^ per day

7-12 months1-2 years3-6 years7-12 years13-18 years
Rice and Alternatives 
(Do include the recommended whole-grain serving as part of the Rice and Alternatives serving needs.)Whole-grains
1-2

½
 2-3


½ - 1
3-4


1 - 2
5-6

2 - 3
6-7

2 - 3
Fruit ½ ½ - 1  1 2 2
Vegetables ½ ½ 1 2 2
Meat and Alternatives ½ ½ 1 2 2
Milk(Do include the recommended milk serving in addition to the Meat and Alternatives serving needs.)750ml 750ml 500ml250-500ml 250-500ml