Feeding Your Child - Ages 6-9
Feeding Your Child - Ages 6-9
| Food Group | Suggested Servings | 6- to 9-Year-Olds | Nutrients Provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk/Dairy Milk Yogurt Cheese |
4 daily | 1 cup 1 cup 1 oz. |
Calcium Riboflavin Protein |
| Meat/Protein* Beef, Pork, Fish, Poultry Eggs Peanut Butter |
4 daily
|
3 oz. 1 oz. 2-3 Tbsp. |
Protein Niacin Thiamin Iron |
| Fruit/Vegetables Fruit Fruit Juice Vegetables |
3-5 daily | 1 small piece 6-8 oz. 1/2 cup |
Vitamin C Vitamin A |
| Breads/Cereals Whole grain bread Hot cereal, rice, pasta Ready-to-eat cereal Crackers |
6 or more daily | 2 slices 3 /4 cup 1-2 oz. 5-6 |
Thiamin Iron Niacin |
| Fats/Oils | 3 daily - significant source of calories | 1 tsp. | 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 portions |