How much should your child eat?

I came across this personalized eating plan calculator for preschoolers on a government site. This calculator calculates how much of what a child should eat based on their gender, age, and physical activity and generates a personalized plan for your child. It's a pretty nifty tool. Check it out at Mypyramid.gov.

Preschool lunches not nutritious enough

A recent article on Health Day News said that parents are not packing enough fruits, vegetables and milk and their toddler's lunch boxes. It further cites that almost 13 million children in the US eat atleast 2-3 meals at a day care. With an increase in type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, early emphasis on nutrition and educating children is very important.

What are you doing to educate your child/children about nutrition? I would love to hear your thoughts.