High Fiber Diet - Sample Menu for Young Children

Following is a sample of what a typical high-fiber diet should look like for a young child.

Breakfast

• 1/2 small banana
• 1/2 cup Cheerios
• 1 slice whole wheat toast with margarine
• 1 cup milk

Lunch

• 1-2 oz. turkey
• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 lettuce leaf
• 1 medium orange
• 1 cup milk

Snack

• 1 medium apple

Dinner

• 2-3 oz. fish
• 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
• 1 whole wheat roll
• 1/2 cup green beans with margarine
• 1 cup milk

Snack

• 2 graham crackers
• 1 cup milk