Meal Planning Printables
Meal Planning 
A healthy child begins with balanced meals that include foods from all the food groups. Children need foods in the proper portions to provide them with the energy and nutrients to grow and have a healthy and strong body.
A healthy meal plan consists of breakfast, lunch, dinner and one or two healthy snacks. Because your child is growing and developing, three healthy meals a day are especially important.
Our summary meal plan guidelines are based on the USDA guidelines. If you have any questions about the proper nutrition for your child, please consult your pediatrician or family dietitian.
Calories give children energy and comes from the food your child eats. A child's energy requirements vary depending on age, gender, height, weight, activity level and growth rate. If you are not sure how many calories your child needs, your pediatrician or dietitian can help you determine your child's calorie needs.
But calories are just one part of the equation. The proper portion sizes and healthy food choices from each of the food groups are all part of a healthy, balanced meal.
You may not be sure what calorie amount is recommended for your child. We are here to help. Find calorie and food group recommendations for your child.
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Snack ideas that kids can make. Some children may need more supervision and help depending on their age. Great healthy snacks for home, classroom, parties, afterschool events that kids will love!
Published:
Oct 24, 2011
Grades:
Ages:
5-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children two through three years of age.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
PreK
Ages:
2-3, 8
Make tracking children's healthy goals fun with our very cute healthy goals trackers and food diaries. Daily breakfast meal tracker. Just color the stars for each morning breakfast is eaten.
For use with "Breakfast Starts My Day Right Healthy Goal - Printable Agreement"
Published:
Jul 18, 2011
Grades:
PreK-5
Ages:
3-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children two through three years of age.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
2
Ages:
2-3
Make tracking children's healthy goals fun with our very cute healthy goals trackers and food diaries.
For use with "Kids' Healthy Lunches Healthy Goal - Printable Agreement"
Daily lunch meal tracker. Just color the stars for each healthy lunch is eaten.
Published:
Jul 18, 2011
Grades:
PreK-5
Ages:
3-13
Food Pyramid Servings and Portion Chart
Published:
Jul 06, 2011
Grades:
2-5
Ages:
7-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children four through eight years of age.
Published:
Dec 07, 2011
Grades:
PreK-2
Ages:
4-8
Make tracking children's healthy goals fun with our very cute healthy goals trackers and food diaries.
For use with "Kids' Healthy Lunches Healthy Goal - Printable Agreement"
Daily lunch meal food diary. Just write in the foods eaten for lunch and color the happy faces.
Published:
Jul 18, 2011
Grades:
3-5
Ages:
8-13
Healthy servings from each of the food groups on the My Plate designed for Puerto Rico dialect.
Published:
Jan 04, 2012
Grades:
1-5
Ages:
7-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children two through three years of age.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
1-2
Ages:
2-3
Make tracking children's healthy goals fun with our very cute healthy goals trackers and food diaries. Daily snack meal tracker. Just color the happy faces when a healthy snack is eaten.
For use with "Healthy Snacks Taste Great Healthy Goals - Printable Agreement"
Published:
Jul 18, 2011
Grades:
PreK-5
Ages:
3-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children four through eight years of age.
Published:
Dec 07, 2011
Grades:
PreK-2
Ages:
4-8
Make tracking children's healthy goals fun with our very cute healthy goals trackers and food diaries. Daily food groups tracker. Just color the stars for each food group eaten.
For use with "The Food Groups Balanced Meals Healthy Goal - Printable Agreement"
Published:
Jul 17, 2011
Grades:
PreK-5
Ages:
3-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children four through eight years of age.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
1-2
Ages:
7-8
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines and was was developed by our registered dietitian. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children nine years of age and older.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
3-5
Ages:
9-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children four through eight years of age.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
1-2
Ages:
7-8
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines and was was developed by our registered dietitian. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children nine years of age and older.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
3-5
Ages:
9-13
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children four through eight years of age.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
1-2
Ages:
7-8
This meal planner is based on the USDA food guidelines and was was developed by our registered dietitian. If you are unsure how much calories your child needs, please visit our meal planning page or try our the meal planner tool.
This meal plan is for children nine years of age and older.
Published:
Jul 19, 2011
Grades:
3-5
Ages:
9-13
Make tracking children's healthy goals fun with our very cute healthy goals trackers and food diaries.
One day write in food diary. Just write in the foods eaten throughout one entire day.
For use with "The Food Groups Balanced Meals Healthy Goal - Printable Agreement" and meal planners.
Published:
Jul 18, 2011
Grades:
3-5
Ages:
8-13
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