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Meal
Patterns for Four Food Groups 1.) Milk and milk products are skim, fat free, 1%, 2% and whole milk, regular and low-fat cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc. 2.) Meat and meat substitutes are fish, beef, chicken, turkey, ham, tofu, cooked dry beans/peas, peanut butter, eggs, seeds/nuts, etc. 3.) Fruits and vegetables are bananas, apples, oranges, pears, kiwi, tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, onions, corn, green beans, peas, bell peppers, squash, spinach, etc. 4.) Grains and breads are noodle products, cornbread, biscuits, muffins, cereal, etc. Foods that do not fit into one of these four groups are desserts, pies, cookies, soda, candy, chocolates, chips, ice cream and many others. These foods are usually high in fat, salt and/or sugar. Be
careful of foods that may cause small children to choke!
Fact Sheet Nutritional needs of children are based on their size. Meal patterns are based on four food groups: milk and milk products, meat and meat substitutes, fruits and vegetables, grains and breads. Foods that do not fit into the four groups should only be given after the four groups have been eaten for the day.
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