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Courtesy of FitnessandFreebies.com
Vegetarian Diets For Children
And Teens
SUGGESTED MEAL PATTERNS FOR CHILDREN AT 3 DIFFERENT ENERGY
LEVELS
|
Food Groups |
Daily Servings |
||
|
1300 Kcal/Day |
1800 Kcal/Day |
2000 Kcal/Day |
|
|
Bread, grains, cereals |
3-4 |
4-5 |
5-6 |
|
Legumes, plant proteins |
1/2 serv |
1 |
1 |
|
Vegetables |
1-2 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
|
Fruits |
2-3 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
|
Nut butters |
1/4 serv |
1/2 serv |
1 |
|
Milk, yogurt, cheese or fortified soy milk |
2-3 |
2-3 |
3-4 |
|
Added margarine or oils |
2 |
3-4 |
4 |
|
Added sugar |
3 |
3-6 |
6 |