Diet Guidelines: 18 Months - 3 Years

This diet follows the basic four food groups and provides foods that are well tolerated by children. The child's diet should have variety in food texture, color, and smell. The use of caffeine should be avoided, as should excessive use of salt, fat, and sucrose. After 2 years of age, lowfat milk is recommended.

Suggested Meal Plan (18 Months - 3 Years)

Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Fruit or Juice	2 oz Meat or Substitute	2 oz Meat or Substitute
Egg or Substitute	Potato or Substitute	Potato or Substitute
Cereal	Vegetable(s)	Vegetable(s)
Bread	Fruit	Fruit or Dessert
Margarine	Margarine	Margarine
2% Milk	2% Milk	2% Milk

Afternoon Snack	Evening Snack
Bread	Fruit
Dairy Products

For additional information, please visit the Children's Health and Nutrition Centers.

Last Editorial Review: 7/27/1999 9:56:00 PM