Answer:

Explanation:

A balanced diet consists of CARBOHYDRATES, proteins, vitamins and MINERALS and also meets the daily caloric needs of the body. This means that 50% of your calorie needs should be derived from carbohydrates, 20% from protein and 30% from fats. Children should be provided daily with a diet consisting of all the above mentioned nutrients. This chart indicates what percentage each food GROUP you should be PROVIDING to the children.

Balanced Diet Chart for Children

Table 1 - Nutrition Needs for Children

Read Table 1 below carefully and know what nutrients you should be providing your children. Get details:  

Nutrition

Food Group

Recommended %

Carbohydrates

Cereals and grains, etc.

33%

Vitamins and Minerals

Various fruits and vegetables

33%

Meat Protein

Fish, meat and eggs

12%

Milk Proteins

Dairy products

15%

Fat and Sugar

Fatty foods, sugary sweets, etc.

7%

Table 2 - Food Examples for Children

Table 2 displays some food examples with appropriate serving size and amount of serving per day. Parents can choose one food or two with smaller potion from each food category for their children.

Food Group

Foods Example

Serving Size

Daily Serve

Grains

Rice

Pasta

Cereal

Bread

Rolls

Wheat biscuit

Noodles

1 cup

1/2 -1 cup

1/2 -1 cup

1-2 slices

1/2 -1 roll

1

1/2 cup

Age 2-5 YEARS, 4 servings

For school children, 5-9 serving