5 Essential Food Groups for Children Chart

 

Healthy and Nutritious food is essential for growing minds and bodies

As a general rule, a nutritionally balanced diet should include at least 3 of the 5 food groups at each meal. Snacks should contain two groups. See Full Mixt Menu

 

Kids have smaller hands than adults, so it serves as a reminder that kids should eat smaller portions: A closed fist is about right for a portion of pasta, rice, cereal, vegetables, and fruit.

5 Food Groups for Nourishment

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