Food Groups & Number of Daily Servings | Age 12-23 Months 1 serving is… | Age 2-4 Years 1 serving is… | Age 4-6 Years 1 serving is… | Milk and Milk Products 4 Servings | Whole milk & milk products: 4-6 ounces Cheese: 1/3 ounce | Low fat or skim milk & milk products: 4-6 ounces Cheese: 2/3 ounce | Low fat or skim milk & milk products: 4-8 ounces Cheese: 1 ounce | Meat and Other Protein Foods 2 Servings | Meat & eggs: ½-1 ounce Legumes (dried beans): ¼ cup Note: Peanut butter recommended at this age as it is a choking hazard | Meat & eggs: ½-1½ ounces Legumes (dried beans): ¼ cup Peanut butter: 1 Tbsp. (after age 3) | Meat & eggs: 1-2 ounces Legumes (dried beans): ¼-½ cup Peanut butter: 1-2 Tbsp. | Breads, Cereals, & Starches 4 or More Servings | Bread: ½ -1 slice Cereal, rice, pasta: ¼-½ cup | Bread: ¾ -1 slice Cereal, rice, pasta: 1/3-3/4 cup | Bread: 1-2 slices Cereal, rice, pasta: ½ -1 cup | Fruits & Vegetables 4 or More Servings – one source vitamin C daily* and one source of vitamin A every other day** | Fruits & Vegetables: 1-2 Tablespoons Juice: 3 ounces – No more that 1 serving a day | Fruits & Vegetables: 2-4 Tablespoons Juice: 3-4 ounces – No more that 1 serving a day | Fruits & Vegetables: 4 or more Tbsp. Juice: 3-4 ounces – No more that 1 serving a day | Fats & Oils 3 Servings | Do not limit | 1-3 teaspoons | 1-3 teaspoons | Other – Jams, jellies, soda, candy, sweets Use Sparingly | Avoid as much as possible | Use a small amount if desired | Use a small amount if desired |
 Food Groups & How Much Your Child Should Eat Daily | Age 7-18 Years | Milk and Milk Products 3-4 Servings | Skim milk & milk products: 1 cup Cheese: 1 ounce | Meat and Other Protein Foods 2-4 Servings | Meat, poultry, fish: 2 ounces Egg: 1 egg Legumes (dried beans): ½ cup Peanut butter: 2 Tbsp. | Breads, Cereals, & Starches 6-11 Servings | Bread: 1 slice Ready-to-eat-cereal: 1 cup Cooked cereal, rice, pasta etc.: ½ cup | Fruits & Vegetables 4 or More Servings – one source vitamin C daily* and one source of vitamin A every other day** | Fruit: 1 small fruit, ½ grapefruit; ½ cup canned fruit Vegetables: ½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw vegetables Juice: 4 ounces – No more that 1 serving a day | Fats & Oils Use only a small amount | Butter, mayo, margarine, oil: 1 teaspoon Salad dressing, light sour cream or light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon | Other – Jams, jellies, soda, candy, sweets Use only a small amount | Use only a small amount – especially if overweight |
* Sources of vitamin C: citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, bell pepper, melon and berries
** Sources of vitamin A: spinach, broccoli, melons, carrots, and most dark green and yellow fruits and vegetables If you would like more information on this diet, ask your doctor to refer you to an MUSC Outpatient Dietitian. Call MUSC Outpatient Scheduling at 843-876-0888. |
