How Much Should My Kid Eat? An Age-By-Age Guide

When it comes to our children, we want the best—i.e., we want them to have stable relationships and build healthy friendships. We want them to be cared for (mentally, socially, and emotionally), and we want them to be happy. Every parent wants their child to "be well,"—and a major part of being well is living well. We want to ensure our kids are physically fit. So, how do you know if your child is nutritionally cared for? How can you ensure your baby or kid is getting enough to eat? To cut through the confusion, nutrition experts helped compile this guide of just how much food children need at each age, plus tips on how to stay on track. How Many Calories Does a Baby or Toddler Need? Unless instructed by your family doctor, it is unlikely that you would need to count your infant or toddler's calories. If your baby or child is hungry, feed them. That said, the general guidelines for what a healthy infant needs to eat in a day roughly translates to 100cal/kg/day, which means multiply 100...