
Diet Guidelines: 12 Months - 18 Months of Age
For children in this age group, the consumption of whole milk is recommended. Caffeinated foods such as colas, coffee, tea or chocolate are discouraged. Generally, chopped table foods should be the basis of the diet. This diet meets the Recommended Dietary Allowances for 12-18 month olds when iron-fortified baby cereals are used.
Suggested Meal Plan (12 Months - 18 Months)
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Fruit or Juice |
1 oz. Meat or Substitute |
1 oz Meat or Substitute |
Egg or Substitute |
Potato or Substitute |
Potato or Substitute |
Iron-Fortified Cereal |
Vegetable(s) |
Vegetables(s) |
Bread |
Fruit |
Fruit or Dessert |
Margarine |
Margarine |
Margarine |
Whole Milk |
Whole Milk |
Whole Milk |
Morning Snack |
Afternoon Snack |
Evening Snack |
Fruit |
Bread |
Fruit |
Dairy Product |
Dairy Product |
For additional information, please visit the Children's Health and Nutrition Centers.
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