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food question
for a 1-2 year old ... what were you told or what did you read should be the breakdown/amounts of spreading their food/calories/etc by:
dairy
grains
protein
vegetables
fruits
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Posted 9/17/13 9:18 AM  |
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Re: food question
anyone?
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| Posted 9/17/13 12:58 PM |
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alli3131
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food question
Honestly I never broke it down. Just so long as my ds was getting plenty of fruits an veggies I was fine.
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| Posted 9/17/13 1:36 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: food question
Posted by alli3131
Honestly I never broke it down. Just so long as my ds was getting plenty of fruits an veggies I was fine.
Same here, I've never come across a recommended breakdown, nor has our ped ever mentioned it. We just try to make sure they are eating balanced meals and healthy snacks.
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| Posted 9/17/13 1:41 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: food question
I am lucky she eats anything at all.
Period.
If I had to worry about breaking things down by fractions and ratios, I'd end up in a mental hospital! 
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| Posted 9/17/13 1:44 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: food question
Posted by NervousNell
I am lucky she eats anything at all.
Period.
If I had to worry about breaking things down by fractions and ratios, I'd end up in a mental hospital!
Same with DS 1 - DS 2 is a little more flexible but, still limited.
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| Posted 9/17/13 2:06 PM |
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OhBoyorGirl
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Re: food question
My ped gave us a handout with feeding guidelines. But, it also states that they are merely guidelines, and eating more or less is perfectly normal....
Milk- 4 servings (1 serving= 1/2 cup milk or yogurt or 1/2 oz. cheese or 1/4 cup cottage cheese)
Grain- 6 servings (1 serving= 1/4 cup rice, pasta, or cereal or 1/2 slice of bread or roll or 2 crackers)
Fruit- 2 servings (1 serving= 1/4 cup or 1/2 medium fruit)
Veggies- 3 servings (1 serving= 1/4 cup)
Protein- 2 servings (1 serving= 1 oz of meat or fish or 1/4 cup beans or 1 egg)
Message edited 9/18/2013 12:09:06 PM.
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| Posted 9/17/13 10:08 PM |
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mommyIam
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Shana
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Re: food question
This is a great guide:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/toddler_food.html
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| Posted 9/18/13 12:05 PM |
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phoenix913
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Re: food question
I was never told anything by the ped either. I don't really pay attention. I just try to get some fruit and a veggie in every day. Other than that, it's whatever he will eat!
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| Posted 9/18/13 12:35 PM |
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Jax430
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Jackie
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Re: food question
Posted by alli3131
Honestly I never broke it down. Just so long as my ds was getting plenty of fruits an veggies I was fine.
Same here.
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| Posted 9/18/13 1:01 PM |
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