Feeding of toddlers and children After the first year of life the child should receive adequate feeding which covers all requirements of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) as well as micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) Total caloric requirements can be calculated: 100 kcal/kg/day in the first year.(1000 kcal/day at one year) + 100 kcal more for every year from 2-10 year (2000 kcal/day at 10 years) for example at 5 years 1000 + 5 X 100 = 1500 kcal/day. for males: + 100 kcal for every year 10 - 18 y (adult male 2800 kcal/day) for females: +50 kcal for every year 11- 14 years (adult female 2200 kcal/day) Macro-nutrient distribution should be as follows: o 50-55% from carbohydrates o 15-20% from proteins o 25-30% from fats Total fluid requirements are calculated as: 1 ml/kcal total energy intake unless otherwise modified. For easy planning of meals fulfilling needed composition and amounts, the food stuffs were classified into groups which are Grains group (containing carbohydrates), Fruits group (containing simple sugars),