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65g is the recommended serving size of lean red meat for kids.
Imagine the size of a deck of cards when you’re cutting it up for them.
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2 slices of cheese is the recommended serving size for kids.
That’s about six small toy bricks stacked together.
If you’ve got some handy, measure it out!
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30g is the recommended serving size of dried fruit for kids.
It might seem healthy, but dried fruit contains lots of sugar.
A golf ball size is about right.
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65g is the recommended serving size of chicken for children.
Whether you dice it or slice it, kids need about the size of a yo-yo.
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30g is the recommended serving size of nuts for kids.
That’s about a ¼ of a cup.
Does your child have a favourite type?
Or do they like a mixture?
Remember, nuts can cause an allergic, intolerance or auto-immune response in certain people.
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1 cup is the recommended serving size of leafy greens for kids.
Play a game with your child to guess how many leaves it takes to fill the cup.
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1 tsp (teaspoon) is the recommended serving size of margarine for kids per day.
Choose healthier unsaturated fats and limit the amount your child has each day.
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2 squares of milk chocolate is the recommended serving amount for kids.
Try to get your kids to eat them as slowly as possible!
They’ll last longer.
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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¾ of a sausage doesn’t sound very practical but any extra can be used in leftovers for the next day or frozen for a future meal.
Tip: you can use this Aussie favourite to teach your child about fractions.
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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10 hot chips or fewer is the recommended serving size for kids.
Get your child to count along with you to make eating them more fun!
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60g – or about one crumpet – is the recommended serving size for kids.
If they like having more than one spread, just do half-half! Easy.
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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30g or ¼ of a cup of muesli is the recommended serving size for kids.
Tip: serve in a smaller bowl to create an illusion of more muesli.
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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1 tsp (teaspoon) of jam is the recommended serving size for kids.
It’s full of sugar, so kids only need the size of a 20 cent coin.
Spreading it thick or thin is up to you.
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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1 tsp (teaspoon) of whipped cream is the recommended serving size for kids.
Keep this in mind if your kids love cream on scones or added to their fruit – it isn’t much and should only be offered occasionally.
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Half a normal-sized hamburger is the recommended serving size for kids.
If your kids love to finish a whole burger, try using smaller ‘slider’ buns!
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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Two and a half chicken nuggets is the recommended serving size for kids.
Save the other half for another day.
If only nuggets were as healthy as they are popular!
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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One small slice of pizza is the recommended serving size for kids.
Homemade pizza can be just as good – if not better – than takeaway.
Why not choose a pizza recipe from here and decorate it together?
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.
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200-250g is the recommended serving size for lasagne.
Tip: boost their daily veggie intake by adding zucchini, pumpkin or carrots, or serving with salad veggies.
Please note: this food should be consumed only occasionally.