Skip to main content. Child Nutrition Series. Last Updated:. January Download PDF:. What foods do I offer my child to eat? Include a variety of: Vegetables and fruits Whole grain foods Protein foods Make sure that the foods you offer are prepared with little or no added salt or sugar.
What do I offer my child to drink? You can continue to offer your child breastmilk until they are 2 years of age or older. If your child no longer breastfeeds, offer mL 2 cups of pasteurized whole cow milk 3. You can also give unsweetened fortified soy beverage. Limit milk or soy beverage to no more than mL 3 cups every day Water is the best beverage when your child is thirsty. Offer water in between meals and snacks. What are some snack ideas for my child?
Offer your child foods made in different ways. Roasted vegetables, cut-up vegetables in soups or pasta sauces and smoothies made with whole fruits and vegetables are tasty ways to offer more variety. If your child likes vegetables cooked a certain way, give them other vegetables made that same way. If your child is growing well, a skipped meal every once in a while is not a problem.
Making a different meal for your child will not help them become a healthy eater. Sometimes young children only want to eat the same foods over and over again. This is normal and may last for a few weeks or months.
Do not pressure or bribe your child to eat. For more nutrition information, call to speak with a registered dietitian. Skip to main content. Child Nutrition Series. Last Updated:. March Download PDF:. What foods do I offer my child? Include a variety of: Vegetables and fruit Whole grain foods such as whole grain pasta and bread, oats, barley and quinoa Protein foods such as meat, fish, poultry, dried beans, peas, lentils, nut and seed butters, tofu, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy beverage Eating iron-rich foods helps prevent iron deficiency and supports growth and brain development.
What do I offer my child to drink? You can continue to offer your child breastmilk until they are 2 years of age or older. Offer water between meals and snacks. Water is the best beverage when your child is thirsty. When should I serve food to my child? How much food does my child need? Start by offering small amounts of food at meals and snacks and let them ask for more. What can I do to help my child eat well? Sit and eat with your child.
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