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Nutrition Assessment for Infants and Toddlers
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, seeds and nuts are all excellent sources of protein, which supplies the amino acids (building blocks) necessary for the growth, repair and maintenance of all parts of our bodies.
Keep in mind that serving sizes are smaller for small children:
Two-year olds
Beef and pork - 1 ounce
Poultry - 1 ounce
Ground meat - 1 ounce
Fish - 1 ounce
Tofu, regular - 4 ounces (protein content varies with type)
Cooked dry beans - 1/2 cup
Eggs - 1
Peanut butter, smooth 2 tablespoons (spread thinly on bread or crackers)
Three- and four-year olds
Beef and pork - 1 to 2 ounces
Poultry - 1 to 2 ounces
Ground meat - 1 to 2 ounces
Fish - 1 to 2 ounces
Tofu - 4 to 8 ounces (protein content varies with type)
Cooked dry beans - 1/2 to 1 cup
Eggs - 1 to 2
Peanut butter, smooth - 2 to 4 tablespoons
Does your child eat two servings per day of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, seeds or nuts?
Yes, my child eats two servings from the meat group each day.
No, my child does not eat two servings from the meat group each day.
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