A Day In a Preschooler's Diet

Wondering exactly what your Preschooler should be eating over the course of the day? This sample day meal plan, created by registered dietitians, will help you get an idea.

• ⅓ cup Orange juice
• 1 cup (8 fl oz) Plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt
• ¼ cup Gerber® Hearty Bits Multigrain Cereal — Banana Apple Strawberry
• ¼ cup, halves Strawberries, cut to bite sized pieces

• ⅓ cup, diced Cantaloupe melon, cut to ¼" dice
• 7 pieces Gerber® Lil' Crunchies® — Mild Cheddar

• ¼ cup low-fat milk (1%)
• 2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
• ⅓ cup, pureed Avocado, peeled and cut to bite size pieces
• 2 Gerber® Arrowroot Cookies

• ½ cup slices Carrots, soft cooked and cut to ¼" dice
• 3/4 tablespoon Ranch dressing

• ⅓ cup, chopped Broccoli, soft cooked cut to bite size pieces
• ¼ cup Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked, cut to bite size pieces
• 2 tsp. Canola oil
• ½ cup low-fat milk (1%)
• ½ cup black beans, cooked and mashed