How do I know my 2yr old is getting enough of her 5 a day?

Question

I would like to know if there are any guideline amounts/ measurements of fruit and veg portions for a small child weighing 14kgs -( 2 and a half stone).

For example approx. 25 raspberries (100grams) are 1 portion for an average weight adult. So would a good amount for a small child be half that, or a third of that amount?

Answer 1

1/4 to 1/3 of an adult serving.

http://www.earthsbest.com/toddler_nutrit...

Vegetable Group: Three servings:

one serving is:    1 to 3 years old 3 to 6 years old

Cooked 1 to 3 TBSP 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup

Raw chopped 1 to 3 TBSP 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup

Leafy greens 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup



Daily Fruit Servings

Fruit Group: Two servings:

one serving is:    1 to 3 years old 3 to 6 years old

Canned or pureed 1 to 3 TBSP 1⁄2 cup total

Fresh 1⁄4 cup total 1⁄4 cup to 1 whole

Dried 1 TBSP 1⁄4 cup total

Juice (full strenghth) 1⁄4 cup (2 oz) 1⁄2 cup (4 oz)

http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/experts/f...

Fruits and veggies: Servings: 5 or more per day. Serving size: 1-2 tablespoons - Pureed, mashed, or cubed.

http://www.wholesometoddlerfood.com/pyra...

According to the "new" Food Pyramid, a 2 year old male or female, who engages in  30 to 60 Minutes of physical activity per day, should eat the below amounts from the following food groups daily.  Based on a 1000 calorie pattern*.

        Daily suggested foods for a 2 year old male or female, who engages in 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity per day

    

        

        Grains:  3 ounces

        Vegetables:  1 cup

        Fruits:  1 cup

        Milk (Calcium):  2 cups (16 oz)

        Meats (Protein): 2 ounces

        Based on a 1000 calorie pattern*

http://www.wholesometoddlerfood.com/Todd...

Most toddlers will only eat between 1 to 2 "meals" per day. Yes, it is true!

If you think that your toddler should be eating a full meal at each mealtime, take heart - your toddler won't eat 3 "full" meals and further, does not need to eat 3 "full"  meals per day! What your toddler does need is at least 1000 calories per day, according to the AAP.

    The AAP ( American Academy of Pediatrics )  recommends that children age 1 to 3 years get about 40 calories per inch of height a day.

Translation: Your 32-inch-tall toddler ideally should eat about 1,300 calories a day for normal growth and weight gain. These calories should come from the sources listed below as shown in the apple.

http://www.wholesometoddlerfood.com/Todd...

What is Considered a Serving Size for a Toddler?  

A good rule for serving sizes for toddlers is the following::

1 tablespoon per year of age or

1/4 of an adult serving per year of age!

At the next meal, use these measurements exactly and see for yourself how little food a Toddler should actually  be eating.  We bet you will be quite surprised!

Answer 2

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publichealth/Hea...

the above link should take you to the department of heat ls 5 a day website, specifically to the portions information page. There's loads of info on there so hopefully it should answer your question. Personally i give my 2 and 4 year olds what would work out the equivalent of an adult 3 a day variety, so maybe a banana, apple and then some veggies with their dinner. With things like grapes i give them half the amount recommended for adults, so if 14 is a portion for adults i would give my kids 7.