Question

Prepare a diet chart to provide balanced diet to a twelve-year-old child. The diet chart should include food items which are not expensive and are commonly available in your area.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Feeding Your Child - Ages 10-12

Food GroupSuggested Servings10- to 12-Year-OldsNutrients Provided

Milk/Dairy

Milk

Yogurt

Cheese

4 daily

Meat/Protein*

Beef, Pork, Fish, Poultry

Eggs

Peanut butter

3 Tbsp.

Protein

Iron

Fruit/Vegetables

Fruit

Fruit Juice

Vegetables

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Breads/Cereals

Whole grain bread

Hot cereal, rice, pasta

Ready-to-eat cereal

Crackers

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