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Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet

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Ages 2 to 4: Daily guidelines for girls
Calories 1,000 to 1,400, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 2 to 4 ounces
Fruits 1 to 1.5 cups
Vegetables 1 to 1.5 cups
Grains 3 to 5 ounces
Dairy 2 to 2.5 cups
Ages 2 to 4: Daily guidelines for boys
Calories 1,000 to 1,600, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 2 to 5 ounces
Fruits 1 to 1.5 cups
Vegetables 1 to 2 cups
Grains 3 to 5 ounces
Dairy 2 to 2.5 cups
Ages 5 to 8: Daily guidelines for girls
Calories 1,200 to 1,800, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 3 to 5 ounces
Fruits 1 to 1.5 cups
Vegetables 1.5 to 2.5 cups
Grains 4 to 6 ounces
Dairy 2.5 cups
Ages 5 to 8: Daily guidelines for boys
Calories 1,200 to 2,000, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 3 to 5.5 ounces
Fruits 1 to 2 cups
Vegetables 1.5 to 2.5 cups
Grains 4 to 6 ounces
Dairy 2.5 cups
Ages 9 to 13: Daily guidelines for girls
Calories 1,400 to 2,200, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 4 to 6 ounces
Fruits 1.5 to 2 cups
Vegetables 1.5 to 3 cups
Grains 5 to 7 ounces
Dairy 3 cups
Ages 9 to 13: Daily guidelines for boys
Calories 1,600 to 2,600, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 5 to 6.5 ounces
Fruits 1.5 to 2 cups
Vegetables 2 to 3.5 cups
Grains 5 to 9 ounces
Dairy 3 cups
Ages 14 to 18: Daily guidelines for girls
Calories 1,800 to 2,400, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 5 to 6.5 ounces
Fruits 1.5 to 2 cups
Vegetables 2.5 to 3 cups
Grains 6 to 8 ounces
Dairy 3 cups
Ages 14 to 18: Daily guidelines for boys
Calories 2,000 to 3,200, depending on growth and activity level
Protein 5.5 to 7 ounces
Fruits 2 to 2.5 cups
Vegetables 2.5 to 4 cups
Grains 6 to 10 ounces
Dairy 3 cups