Mom, What's For Dinner?

Portion Guidelines for Kids

April 23, 2024 Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 41
Portion Guidelines for Kids
Mom, What's For Dinner?
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Mom, What's For Dinner?
Portion Guidelines for Kids
Apr 23, 2024 Episode 41
Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?

Have you ever wondered how much your child needs to eat? This week Jen and Izzy talk about portions for children, and how much food your child really should be eating. They talk about how to build a balanced plate for your little one using the right portion sizes for them. Then Jen talks about her pumpkin pancake recipe. 


Links:

For more portion and serving size information click here: 

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Portions-and-Serving-Sizes.aspx 


Find the suggested portions for kids here: 

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/portions.html 


Check out MyPlate here: 

https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids 


Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/ 


Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw== 


Shop The Ultimate Guide to Creative Snacks here: 

https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/album/ 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

Show Notes

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?

Have you ever wondered how much your child needs to eat? This week Jen and Izzy talk about portions for children, and how much food your child really should be eating. They talk about how to build a balanced plate for your little one using the right portion sizes for them. Then Jen talks about her pumpkin pancake recipe. 


Links:

For more portion and serving size information click here: 

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Portions-and-Serving-Sizes.aspx 


Find the suggested portions for kids here: 

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/portions.html 


Check out MyPlate here: 

https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids 


Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/ 


Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw== 


Shop The Ultimate Guide to Creative Snacks here: 

https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/album/ 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.