Toddler Nutrition

Source: MedlinePlus Health Topics, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Food provides the energy and nutrients that young children need to be healthy. Toddlers are learning to feed themselves and to eat new foods. They should eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups. Each day, toddlers need enough nutrients, including: 7 milligrams of iron 700 milligrams of calcium 600 IU of vitamin D