How Many Calories Should a 1 Year Old Eat?
When an infant turns one, he begins the transition from baby to toddler. While one-year-olds do not necessarily eat the same foods as two-year-olds, the switch from bottles and baby food to table food and whole milk begins at this age.
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Number of Calories
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KidsHealth.org says that toddlers should consume 1,000 to 1,400 calories per day. This applies more to children between the ages of two and three, but it can serve as a guideline for one-year-olds, as their eating habits transition from baby foods to table food.
Fat
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One-year-olds beginning switching from baby foods to table foods. Although fats do not need to be restricted for infants, KidsHealth.org recommends that by the age of two, children should get only 30 to 35 percent of their daily calories from fat.
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Foods
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Bananas are a good, easy-to-eat fruit for toddlers. One-year-olds should be offered a variety of things to eat, focusing on nutrient-rich foods. Since they eat so little at one time, KidsHealth.org recommends that toddlers avoid sweets and junk food.
Meals and Snacks
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Although every child is different, most toddlers should eat three meals a day, along with two or three snacks, according to KidsHealth.org.
Milk
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By two, most toddlers can switch to two-percent milk. According to KidsHealth.org, children under two should drink no more than 24 ounces of whole milk per day. Drinking too much milk can lead to an iron deficiency from a lack of solid food.
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