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.

My journey starts.....

In 2007 I became a mom for the first time, and since then I have focused on the right activities, the right toys, and the right diet and nutrition for my daughter (which parent doesn't). Over the last few months she went from being a great eater who ate a varied diet to being extremely picking about what she eat. Out of my desperation to get the right calories in her, I have experimented with books, tricks, and bribes ;). This blog is my journey in finding ideas, tips, and products on teaching and feeding our children a healthy and a nutritious diet so that they grow up to be healthy eaters who love to eat a variety of food.