Feeding a pre-schooler

When planning and serving meals to your toddler, try to have him/or her consume the following on a daily basis:
• 2 to 3 cups of calcium – milk (or yogurt, cheese or other calcium rich foods).
• 4 servings of fruits and vegetables. Serving size: one tablespoon per year of age. One serving should be high in vitamin C and another in vitamin A.
• 4 servings of grains – bread and cereal. One should be an iron-fortified baby cereal. A serving is about 1/4 to 1/3 an adult portion (1/4 slice toast, 1/4 cup pasta).
• 2 servings of proteins – meat, beans, eggs, peanut butter. A good serving of protein should be served at every meal. One serving equals 3 tablespoons.