Golisano Children's Hospital / Pediatric Nutrition / Feeding Ages 6-9 years
Food Group | Suggested Servings | 6- to 9-Year-Olds | Nutrients Provided |
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Milk/Dairy Milk Yogurt Cheese | 4 daily | 1 cup 1 cup 1 oz. | Calcium Riboflavin Protein |
Meat/Protein* Beef, Pork, Fish, Poultry Eggs Peanut Butter | 4 daily | 3 oz. 1 oz. 2-3 Tbsp. | Protein Niacin Thiamin Iron |
Fruit/Vegetables Fruit Fruit Juice Vegetables | 3-5 daily | 1 small piece 6-8 oz. 1/2 cup | Vitamin C Vitamin A |
Breads/Cereals Whole grain bread Hot cereal, rice, pasta Ready-to-eat cereal Crackers | 6 or more daily | 2 slices 3 /4 cup 1-2 oz. 5-6 | Thiamin Iron Niacin |
Fats/Oils | 3 daily - significant source of calories | 1 tsp. | Fatty Acids Vitamins A, D, K, E |
Other 1/3 c. pudding, ice cream, 2-3" cookies, 1 oz. cake, 1/3 oz. pie, 2 Tbsp. jelly | 100 calorie portions—use in moderation. This group is a significant source of calories from fat and sugar. | 3 portions |