Don't let the growth charts scare you. The 25th percentile means that about 25 percent of children are at or below this line. Ask your pediatrician if your child is off from the growth pattern she set as an infant. A sudden drop from the 75th to the 25th percentile is of concern. But if your child has steadily moved along at the 25th percentile, then that is probably her or his natural growth pattern.
Kids have little stomachs.
Don't expect a toddler to eat an adult portion. The rule of thumb is one tablespoon of food per year of age. A serving of a protein food is one ounce. And you should count one half of a slice of bread as a serving. Little stomachs can fill up fast on high fiber foods.