For Toddlers
Toddler Sized Portions
Younger toddlers 1-2 years of age tend to eat small portions. Serve small nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. To ensure a balanced diet, follow Canada’s Food Guide. Serve your younger toddler a variety of foods from the 4 food groups, however, portion sizes may be smaller. Here are some examples of toddler sized portions.
| Grain Products | Vegetables and Fruit | Milk Products | Meat and Alternatives |
| ½ slice of bread 75 mL (1/3 cup) of hot or cold cereal 4 soda crackers 50 mL (1/4 cup) pasta or rice |
½ medium size vegetable or fruit 50 mL (1/4 cup) fresh, frozen or canned vegetable or fruit 50 mL (1/4 cup) juice |
1 oz (30 g) cheese 75 g (1/3 cup) yogurt 125 mL (1/2 cup) whole milk |
1 oz (30 g) meat, fish or poultry 1 egg 50 mL (1/4 cup) beans 50 g (1/4 cup) tofu |
