Question: what are the nutritional needs of a school age child?
Answer: Vegetables. 3-5 servings per day. ...  Fruits. 2-4 servings per day. ...  Whole Grains. 6-11 servings per day. ...  Protein. 2-3 servings of 2-3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish per day. ...  Dairy products. 2-3 servings (cups) per day of low-fat milk or yogurt, or natural cheese (1.5 ounces=one serving). Zinc. ...  Water. ...  Healthy fat.