how big is a child's portion of fruit and/or veg?

[ellehcim]

How much do they have to eat to count towards the five a day thing? I thought I'd read somewhere that a portion is what they could fit into the palm of their hand but my friend tells me I'm wrong (but didn't offer a more helpful measurement!)

the size of thier fist I think they say.

thuoght it was palm of your hand size as that related to size of stomach??

According to the FSA, there aren't any specific guidelines on a portion size for a child, just that it should be proportionate.

For an adult, a portion is about 80g.

handful is right, hence less for children than adults.

I just give mine normal portions of fruit and veg, and smaller of the statchy stuff. Whatever they leave can be fridged anyway. They don't feel they have to finish it, but usually do as they both have enormous appetites

I think that fruit and veg should be as much as they like as they needs lots.

i was told by dietrician its a tablespoon for each year of there age until able to eat portion size you would eat

i was told by dietrician its a tablespoon for each year of there age until able to eat portion size you would eat

sorry posted twice lol

Hi, a dieticial also told me a portion, for anyone is the size of your fist - which I guess is pretty similar to what you can fit into your palm!! just thought I'd add my two pennorth!!