Feeding Your Child - Ages 13 and Older
Feeding Your Child - Ages 13 and Older
| Food Group | Suggested Servings | 13 and Older | Nutrients Provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk/Dairy Milk Yogurt Cheese
|
4 daily | 1 cup 1 cup 1 1/2 oz. |
Calcium Riboflavin Protein |
| Meat/Protein* Beef, Pork, Fish, Poultry Eggs Peanut Butter |
4 daily | 4 oz. 1 oz. or more 3 Tbsp. |
Protein Niacin Thiamin Iron |
| Fruit/Vegetables Fruit Fruit Juice Vegetables |
4-6 daily | 1 medium piece 8 oz. 3/4 cup |
Vitamin C Vitamin A |
| Breads/Cereals Whole grain bread Hot cereal, rice, pasta Ready-to-eat cereal Crackers |
6-11 daily | 2 slices 1 cup 3 oz. 6-8 |
Thiamin Iron Niacin |
| Fats/Oils | 3 daily—significant source of calories | 1 Tbsp. | Fatty Acids Vitamins A, D, K, E
|
| Other 1/3 c. pudding, ice cream, 2-3" cookies, 1 oz. cake, 1/3 oz. pie, 2 Tbsp. jelly |
100 calorie portions—use in moderation. This group is a significant source of calories from fat and sugar. | 3-4 portions |