As I will mainly write about children and food here , I would like to clarify some basics related to children's food. On top my list of basics stands servings and portion size. Being mindful of how much we feed our children compared to the amount suggested by nutrition experts is important. We neither want to underfeed, nor do we want to overfeed our children as both extremes can cause health issues. So what is the proper portion size and how many servings of each food group can we offer them? Here is the answer:
Suggested portion sizes for children aged 1 to 10
If cups and ounces are not your usual measuring tools, no worries. You can use balls, dices, and your computer mouse instead :) Your child may even enjoy learning about your new measuring tools and who knows? Maybe you end up feeding her half a cup more vegetables if she get too excited!
What are your thoughts? Do you feel your child eat enough everyday?