Nutrition

In general, the average child between the ages of 2 and 5 years gains 4 to 5 pounds a year and grows 2 ½ inches a year. 

Your child needs to eat well-balanced meals and snacks every day to grow healthy and strong. You can teach your child to develop good eating habits by making good choices.

Learn more about:

• food groups and what makes a well balanced meal
• snacks
• mealtime guidelines
• constipation