Nutrition Q & A
What Are the Suggested Serving Sizes for Toddlers?
Toddlers grow at a slower rate than infants, but they still need a variety of nutritious foods for growth and health. Offer your toddler foods with different textures, tastes and colors in child-size portions. Listed below are suggested portion sizes for children 1 to 3 years of age.
| Bread | ¼ or ½ slice |
| Bagel or bun | ¼ or ½ |
| Ready-to-eat cereal | ⅓ to ½ cup |
| Cooked cereal | ¼ to ½ cup |
| Rice, pasta | ¼ to ⅓ cup |
| Cooked, canned or fresh chopped fruits and vegetables | ¼ to ⅓ cup |
| Whole or sliced fruit | ¼ to ½ piece |
| Milk or yogurt | ½ cup |
| Meat, chicken, fish, beans, or egg | 1 to 3 tablespoons |
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