Toddler Nutrition
Food provides the energy and nutrients that young children need to be healthy. Toddlers are learning to feed themselves and to eat new foods. They should eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups.
Some things to watch for:
- Make sure your toddler gets enough iron
- Toddlers between 1 and 3 need 500 milligrams of calcium each day
- Don't feed your child seafood, peanuts or tree nuts before age 2 or 3