Core Nutrition For Your Growing Tot

the core nutrition for your groning tot! You may begin to worry when your chubby baby starts to thin out and eat less don't fret, this is usually quite normal toddler development. While many parents are concerned their child isn't consuming enough calories (especially protein), the real deficiency is more likely whole grains and vegetables. Get the skinny on your growing tot & pointers on the important nutrients needed during this stage of development! •• brought to you by Plum Organics and Dr. Greene & did you know? USDA dietary guidelines do not exist for toddlers Under 2 y/o most babies triple their birth Weight by the time they turn age 1 but it can take an entire year for a toddler to gain just 5 pounds! & dr. greene recommends... 900-1000 calories per day for tots 12-24 months that breaks down into something similar to this... 1.5 oz lean protein 1 cup fruit 1 cup veggies 2 cups dairy source 2 oz whole grains diet should provide most of the macro & micro nvtrients they need! other important nutrients vitamin D time spent by average child which is made in the body via 7% outdoors sun exposure has become deficient in kids today 93% indoors natural vitamin D salmon Sun from food sources and the sun are ideal but mushrooms eggs always monitor sun exposure & Watch out for sunburn! if kids aren't getting. orange vitamin D it's enough juice fortified recommended to tortify milk supplements omega-3s toddlers need added sources of DHA which helps build brain cells. recommended: 150 mg DHA/day typical toddler: 19 mg DHA/day 25 50 100 150 daily intake of DHA (in mg) real food sources for DHA intake əre preferable, but we recommend the use of DHA supplements your todler is not getting enough & tots need more of whole foods are a great way to get these vital nutrients in! milk & dark leafy greens for growing bodies nuts & vegetables for healthy digestion calcium 700-800mg/day fiber 19g/day tots need more by weight than any other time in life probiotics good bacteria protein 13-16g/day children need to maintain balanced pre and probiotics potassium 3g/day choline 200mg/day a nutrient that aids in brain development relaxes blood vessels & balances out sodium intake & tots need less of tots should only have about 3-4 tsp added per day added sugar more than 50% of toddlers have zero whole grains in their diet refined grains tots should have less than 1 tsp per dan sodium your little one is getting. bigger so remember the most important part of a toddler's healthy growth is healthy eating The advice provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Always consult a pediatrician to understand the individual needs of your child. Plume feed amazing plumorganics.com