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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk with iron-fortified cereal
1 slice of whole wheat bread with butter or fruit jelly
1/2 cup of diced mixed fruit (mango, pear, peach, pineapple)

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of homemade fruit or vegetable juice or smoothie
1/2 (4 oz) cup yogurt with small banana slices
1/2 sandwich (whole wheat bread, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, 1 oz of meat)
Small, 1/2 oz oatmeal cookie

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4 crackers with cheese
1/2 cup (4 oz) of water
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1/2 cup of mixed berries (raspberry, sliced strawberry, blueberry)
1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 cup of rice with 1 oz of chicken and vegetables (peas, corn, green beans)
1/2 cup of salad (lettuce, cherry tomatoes,sunflower seeds)
1/2 cup (4 oz) of mixed berry smoothie

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1/2 omelet (1 oz of meat, egg, vegetables)
1/2 cup of small boiled vegetables (carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower)

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of homemade fruit or vegetable juice or smoothie
1 English muffin with goat cheese, strawberry jam, and strawberries
1/2 cup of kale salad (kale, apples, cranberries, light dressing)
3-5 baby carrots with ranch

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1/2 cup of ice cream
1/2 (4 oz) cup of water
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1/2 of an apple (sliced)
1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 taco with 1 oz of beef or chicken and vegetables
5-6 chips with salsa dip
1/2 cup of pureed avocado

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 pancake with chocolate and sliced bananas
3 apple slices with almond butter

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of homemade fruit or vegetable juice or smoothie
1/2 cup of spaghetti with meatballs and tomato sauce
1/2 cup of various cooked beans
2-3 cubed brownie bites

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1/2 cup of yogurt with small strawberry slices
1/2 cup (4 oz) of water
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Pita bread with 1-2 tablespoons of hummus or spinach dip
1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
3-5 chicken nuggets with dip
6-7 sweet potato fries
1/2 cup of potato salad
1/2 cup of pureed pumpkin

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1/2 cup of greek yogurt with fruit jam
2 turkey sausages
1/2 cup of diced watermelon and cantaloupe

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of homemade fruit or vegetable juice or smoothie
1 cup of soup (chicken noodle, broccoli cheddar, clam chowder)
3-5 crackers
1/2 cup of boiled cauliflower and broccoli
1/2 cup of orange freeze

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2 oz of cheese cubes
1/2 cup (4 oz) of water
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1/2 of an orange
1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 cup of chicken (1 oz) Alfredo pasta with broccoli
3-4 small strands of celery with peanut butter
2 oz of fruit pie

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 waffle with blueberry sauce
1/2 cup of boiled vegetables (cucumbers, peas, green beans, olives)

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of homemade fruit or vegetable juice or smoothie
1/2 egg tuna sandwich with small bits of celery
1/2 cup of sliced, boiled beets and asparagus
3-5 small pieces of bread and dip

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1/2 cup of sliced strawberries with cottage cheese
1/2 cup (4 oz) of water
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1/2 cup of whole grain cereal
1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 cup of rice with 1 oz of fried fish and vegetables
1/2 of a baked potato (sour cream, cheese, zucchini)
1/2 of an apple (sliced)

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 cup of scrambled eggs with cheese
1 slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter
1/2 cup of sliced bananas

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of homemade fruit or vegetable juice or smoothie
1 cup of vegetable pasta (cherry tomatoes, peas)
4 oz of applesauce
1 tangerine

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Small banana bread muffin
1/2 cup (4 oz) of water
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1/2 cup of snack mix (pretzels, raisins, dried fruit)
1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 cup of lemony fish bites
1/2 cup of carrot and potato bake
1/2 cup of banana pudding

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 bacon and cheese on English muffin sandwich
1/2 cup of cheddar broccoli soup
1/2 cup of blueberries (sliced in halves)

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of homemade fruit or vegetable juice or smoothie
5-6 mini pizzas
1/2 of a persimmon (sliced)
2 oz of fruit jello
1/2 cup of flavored pudding

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1-2 sticks of whole grain waffles with cream cheese and fruit jelly
1/2 cup (4 oz) of water
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1/2 cup of grapes (sliced in halves or quarters)
1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk

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1/2 cup (4 oz) of whole milk
1 cup of macaroni and cheese with chicken (1 oz)
1/2 cup of sliced strawberries with cottage cheese
1/2 cup of salad (lettuce, cherry tomatoes, egg, spinach)

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A healthy and tasty snack for your toddler!
http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/blue-banana-smoothie-recipe

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A healthy and tasty snack for your toddler!
http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/carrot-cake-muffins-recipe

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https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/Serving-Sizes-for-Toddlers.aspx

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https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/Feeding-and-Nutrition-Your-Two-Year-Old.aspx

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Toddlers should intake a variety of foods that total up to 1000 to 1400 calories per day.
Milk: Milk is important in a toddler's diet, and they should consume an average of 2 cups per day, but milk can also reduce the effectiveness of iron absorption, which leads to iron deficiency in many toddlers, in cases where they consume too much milk. Therefore, milk and dairy consumption in this menu is limited to around 2 cups. Toddlers should either drink whole milk or 2% fat milk, depending on their recommended doctor diet and their growth.
Fruits and Vegetables: Toddlers should have at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day in order to stay healthy. This menu includes either a fruit, vegetable, or both in all meals and snacks of the day.
Sugar: Fruit juices and other sugar-filled foods and drinks should be avoided due to the excessive amount of sugar they contain and few nutrients. Homemade drinks and sweets are much healthier since you can control how much sugar is in the food and drink.
Bread: Whole wheat bread is highly encouraged because it is much healthy and provides the most nutrients out of all the other bread types.
Variety: Toddlers should be exposed to a variety of foods in order to find what they like and don't like. This menu does a good job in doing so, since it offers multiple different fruits, vegetables, meats, etc. Also, toddlers should be able to eat with the family, so at times, they should be eating the same foods everyone else is eating if the food is safe for them.
Snacks: Snacks should be given in small portions throughout the day, two to three times. Too many snacks may lead the toddler to being unable to eat due to being full.

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In the creation of this menu, I referred to the MyPlate Guide for Toddlers, which gives parents a good idea of how much of each food to feed their toddler. I highly recommend looking over this guide, as it gives an idea of how to keep your toddler healthy and fit.

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While growth slows somewhat during the toddler years, it's a new era where kids will eat and drink more independently.

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https://medlineplus.gov/toddlernutrition.html

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/toddler-food.html

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/Feeding-and-Nutrition-Your-Two-Year-Old.aspx

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https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/galleries/kid-friendly-recipe-ideas/11-easy-toddler-meals-theyll-actually-eat?image=11
http://www.parenting.com/gallery/healthy-toddler-lunch-ideas?page=22
https://cookieandkate.com/2014/16-recipes-that-pack-well-for-lunch/
https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/blog/2015/3/24/15-toddler-lunch-ideas-for-daycare
https://simple-nourished-living.com/ways-to-eat-cottage-cheese/
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/feeding/healthy-eating/the-20-best-snacks-for-kids/