date:Apr 15, 2013
e calorie consumption, choosing foods that are nutrient-dense and good sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber is best. The recommended daily amounts of sodium, total fat and saturated fat for children ages four to 18 are as follows:
1,500 mg of sodium (1 tsp salt = 2,300mg)
25 to 35 percent of total calories from fat
Less than 10 percent of total calories from saturated fat
Children ages 4- to 8-years-old need between 1,200 and 2,000 calories each day, depending upon physical activity; with b