Each baby's physique, lifestyle, and dietary habits are different because their eating habits and portions are also different. However, there are different standards for each age group, and there are also certain standards for appetite. Eating too much is not necessarily a good thing. So, what is the dietary standard for a 2-year-old baby?
Generally speaking, there is no specific limit on the amount of food a two-year-old baby can eat. As long as they ensure sufficient intake of milk every day, have regular three meals a day, and have a balanced and diverse diet, that is to say, they should consume food, vegetables, and meat. As long as the baby is full, the diet structure is reasonable, and the nutrition can meet the body's needs, it is enough. But snacks should be eaten in moderation or avoided, especially puffed foods that are harmful to health and should not be given to babies.
Babies can consume 150-180 grams of cereal foods per day, such as noodles, rice, etc. Coarse and fine grains can be eaten together. Beans can provide babies with a daily intake of 29g-50g, such as tofu, soy products, etc.
Eggs are a daily necessity for babies, and the intake should be controlled at 40 grams per day. Both eggs and duck eggs are acceptable. A baby's daily requirement for meat is approximately 40-50 grams, which can be pork, beef, chicken, fish, or animal organs.
Vegetables are also a daily necessity, and babies can consume around 150-250g of vegetables per day, with green leafy vegetables accounting for more than half of the total. Fruits are also an essential daily food, with an intake of 50-100 grams. It is recommended to choose seasonal fruits for babies to eat, but try not to choose fruits that are prone to overheating.
Besides consuming complementary foods, babies must ensure a daily intake of 250-500 milliliters of formula milk. If grandma has less milk, parents can also use soy milk, soybean milk or yogurt as a supplement.
