Age Specific Nutrition: 1 – 3 Years Old

Daily energy intake should be approximately 900-100 kcal and approximately 30%-40% of this should be from fats
A daily intake of 700 mg of calcium and 7 mg of iron is recommended
Daily consumption of milk/dairy product is recommended as 2 glasses/portion
It is recommended that they eat 3-4 portions of red or white meat per week. It is also recommended to avoid processed meats and prepared meat products
Consumption of 2 servings of seafood per week, especially sardines, anchovies, horse mackerel type fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids is recommended
A daily intake of 50-60 mg grains is recommended (includes wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, etc.). This is equivalent to 1 slice of whole grain bread, half a cup of rice or pasta
Daily 1 small whole fruit or ½ of large fruit is recommended
Consumption of 100% fruit juice should be limited to 120 ml per day
It is recommended to consume 1 serving of vegetables per day
It is recommended to consume 1-2 servings of legumes per week in this age group
Fat restriction is not recommended in this age group. oils; includes olive oil, nuts, etc
In addition, minimal use of sweets, confectionery and jams is recommended
Daily fluid intake should be 5 glasses.

In this age group, daily energy intake is recommended around 1000-1400 kcal, and 30-40% of this should be met from fats
Saturated fats should be limited to <10% of total energy intake; Trans fat intake should be as low as possible
Daily iron intake is recommended as 7 mg/day, calcium intake 700 mg/day, zinc intake 3 mg/day.
Daily grain intake should be 3 portions. (1 slice of bread = 1 medium potato = 1 cup of cooked pasta = 1 portion)
Weekly legume intake should be 3 portions (60-90 gr).
Consumption of 2-3 portions of red/white meat per week is recommended
It is recommended to consume 2 portions of fish per week.
Daily consumption of 2-2.5 glasses/portion of milk/dairy product is recommended.
Daily consumption of 60-90 grams of protein is recommended.
A daily intake of 90-120 grams of grain is recommended.
Daily 1 small whole fruit or ½ of large fruit is recommended.
It is recommended to consume 1-1.5 portions of vegetables per day.
Daily oil intake is recommended as 3 teaspoons.
The intake of products such as confectionery, jam, sweets should be limited to 100-150 calories per day
Daily fluid consumption should be around 5 glasses

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