Question

Prepare a diet chart of a 12 year old child. The diet chart should be balanced and
should include food items which are not expensive and are commonly available

Answer 1

Food GroupSuggested Servings10- to 12-Year-OldsNutrients Provided
Milk/Dairy
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
4 daily

1 cup
1 cup
1 1/2 oz.
Calcium
Riboflavin
Protein
Meat/Protein*
Beef, Pork, Fish, Poultry
Eggs
Peanut Butter
4 daily


3 oz.
1 oz.
3 Tbsp.
Protein
Niacin
Thiamin
Iron
Fruit/Vegetables
Fruit
Fruit Juice
Vegetables
4-6 daily

1 medium piece
8 oz.
1/2 cup
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Breads/Cereals
Whole grain bread
Hot cereal, rice, pasta
Ready-to-eat cereal
Crackers
6-11 daily

2 slices
1 cup
2 oz.
5-6
Thiamin
Iron
Niacin
Fats/Oils
3 daily—significant source of calories
1 tsp.
Fatty Acids
Vitamins A, D, K, E
Other
1/3 c. pudding, ice cream, 2-3" cookies, 1 oz. cake, 1/3 oz. pie, 2 Tbsp. jelly
100 calorie portions—use in moderation. This group is a significant source of calories from fat and sugar.
3 portions


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