Diet Guidelines: 4 - 9 Years of Age

This diet is similar to an adult diet, with smaller portions and incorporates foods that are appealing to children. Excessive use of fats, salt, and sucrose should be avoided to promote good eating habits. Caffeine should be avoided in excess, and low-fat or skim milk is recommended

Suggested Meal Plan 4 - 9 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 Product

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

Last Editorial Review: 8/14/2003