| Food Samples | Age 1 - 3 years | Age 4 - 6 years | |
| Rice, Cereals & Grains |
| 2 portions per day. | 3 portions per day. |
| Vegetables |
| 2 portions per day. | 2 - 3 portions per day. |
| Fruits |
| 2 portions per day. | 2 - 3 portions per day. |
| Meat, Poultry, Fish & Legumes |
| 1 ½ portions per day. | 2 portions per day. |
| Milk & Dairy Products |
| 2 - 3 portions per day. | 3 portions per day. |
Using the Malaysian Healthy Plate and adopt the quarter-quarter half principle for balanced meals1.
For an average child who is growing well, it is usually not necessary to count his/her daily calorie consumption. However, knowing how many calories your child needs per day can help you plan your child’s nutritional intake and ensure he/she is on the right track towards achieving optimal adult height.
2 – 4 tablespoons of cereal with ½ glass of milk.
1 - 2 pieces cream crackers.
½ glass of milk.
2 - 5 tablespoons of rice.
2 - 4 tablespoons of stir-fried vegetables.
4 tablespoons chicken, cooked in soup.
1 whole banana (small).
1 glass of water.
¼ - ½ of an apple (medium).
1 – 2 tablespoons of yoghurt.
1 glass of water.
2 - 5 tablespoons of rice.
2 - 4 tablespoons of stir-fried vegetables.
4 tablespoons fish, cooked in light soy sauce.
1 glass of water.
1 glass of milk.
1 ½ - 2 slices of bread.
1 teaspoon jam.
1 glass of milk.
2 – 3 pieces biscuits.
½ - 1 slice of papaya.
1 glass of water.
5 – 10 tablespoons of rice.
2 – 4 tablespoons of mixed vegetables.
4 tablespoons sweet & sour fish.
1 slice of watermelon.
1 glass of water.
½ - 1 piece of bread bun.
1 glass of milk.
5 – 10 tablespoons of rice.
2 – 4 tablespoons of mixed vegetables.
4 tablespoons of chicken, masak kunyit.
¼ - ⅓ of an apple (medium).
1 glass of water.
1 glass of milk.
REFERENCES:
1 Ministry of Health Malaysia http://www.myhealth.gov.my/en/category/nutrition/
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