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.

Last Editorial Review: 8/14/2003