What you need to know about Portion Sizes

Training Notes

• Teaching your kids to honour their hunger is MUCH MORE IMPORTANT than following portion sizes
• Appetite can fluctuate for a number of reasons.
• Kids height, weight, size, and caloric needs vary greatly due due to their stage development.

Dietary Guideline Portion Sizes:

1-3yr Old

• 1 serve of fruit;
• 2½ serves of vegetables;
• 4 serves of grains;
• 1 serve of meat/poultry;
• 1½ serves of dairy

4-8yrs Old

• 1½ serves of fruit;
• 4½ serves of vegetables;
• 4 serves of grains;
• 1 ½ serves of meat/poultry;
• 1½ to 2 serves of dairy