Menu
Kiddie Academy AlexandriaMenu
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend the number of ‘standard serves’ we should consume from the five core food groups each day, for a nutritious and balanced diet.
The recommended intakes are an average to aim for each day. While it is normal to eat more of some foods on some days, and less on other days, what matters most is that children eat as close to these amounts as possible. This will ensure they’re getting an adequate amount of energy and nutrients in your overall diet.
Separate Infant Feeding Guidelines exist (for healthcare workers) for children under 2 years of age, or click to download a brochure ‘Giving your baby the best start’.
Recommended average number of standard serves per day
| Toddlers | Vegetables and legumes | Fruit | Grains (cereal) | Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes, beans | Milk, yoghurt, cheese & alternatives | Allowance for additional serves from any food group |
| Girls and boys 1-2 years | 2-3 | 0.5 | 4 | 1 | 1-1.5 | 0 |
| Girls and boys 2-3 years | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.5 | 0-1 |
| Girls 4-8 years | 4.5 | 1.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0-1 |
| Boys 4-8 years | 4.5 | 1.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 2 | 0-2.5 |
Healthy fats
Daily allowance for additional unsaturated fats from spreads, oils, nuts or seeds.
The key to a balanced diet is to enjoy a variety of foods from the five core good groups, and to limit the intake of foods and drinks that are high in saturated fat, sugar and salt.
| Age | Daily allowance for additional unsaturated fats |
| 1-2 years |
7-10 grams (Nut pastes are recommended instead of whole nuts and seeds because of the potential choking risk) |
| 2-3 years |
4.5 grams |
| 4-11 years |
7-10 grams |
Week 1
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning |
Crumpets with Apricot Jam Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Apricot, Oat and Pepita Bar Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Banana, Bran and Oat Loaf Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Wholemeal Raisin Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Pear, Apple and Date Rice Custard Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
| Lunch |
Chicken and Corn Rissole, Macaroni Cheese Pasta Bake Mixed fresh vegetables |
Moroccan Spiced Lamb and Beef Tagine with Couscous Mixed fresh vegetables |
Red Lentil and Split Pea Tomato Dhal with Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef and Tomato Lasagne with Cheese Bechamel Sauce Mixed fresh vegetables |
BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potato, Pineapple, Capsicum and Cheese Pizza Mixed fresh vegetables |
| Afternoon |
Kidney Bean and Cocoa Brownie Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Smokey Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Dip with High-Fibre Flat Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Gluten-Free Crackers, Sultanas and Cheddar Cheese Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Cheese and Spinach Pastizzi Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Orange and Chia Wholemeal Squares Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Week 2
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning |
Full-Cream Fruit Yoghurt Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Carrot, Pumpkin and Ricotta Loaf Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Wholemeal Turkish Toast with Cheese Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Vegemite and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Sandwiches Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Water Crackers and Cheddar Cheese Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
| Lunch |
Japanese Chicken Balls, Green Vegetables, Brown Rice and Katsu Sauce Mixed fresh vegetables |
Tuna, Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms and Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef, Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta Bake Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef and Black Bean with Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
| Afternoon |
Apple, Apricot and Ricotta slice with Flaxseed Crumble Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Herb and Garlic Wholemeal Baguette Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Avocado and Cream Cheese Dip with Brown Rice Crackers Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Spelt and Oat Anzac Biscuits Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Apple, Blueberry, Flax Meal and Wholemeal Muffin Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Week 3
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning |
Apple and Spice Pastizzi Pockets Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Fruit and Spice English Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Pumpkin, Cheese and Spinach Wholemeal Scone Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Apple, Date and Cinnamon rice Custard Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Curried Chickpea, Sweet Corn and Cheese Pinwheels Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
| Lunch |
Chicken and Beef Sausage Paella, Yellow Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef and Tomato Meatballs with Creamy Potato Bake Mixed fresh vegetables |
Lamb, Beef and Split Pea Curry with Cous Cous Mixed fresh vegetables |
Cheesy Tomato and White Bean Sauce with Pasta Mixed fresh vegetables |
Mini Chicken and Spinach Burgers with Tomato Relish Mixed fresh vegetables |
| Afternoon |
Margherita Pizza Sticks Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Beetroot, Cocoa and Coconut Muffin Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Corn Thins and Cheddar Cheese Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Wholemeal Coconut Shortbread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Citrus Polenta Slice Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Week 4
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning |
Crumpets with Apricot Jam Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Coconut, Cardamom and Chia Custard Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Wholemeal Raisin Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Wholemeal Bread Cheese Sandwich Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Banana, Bran, and Oat Loaf Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
| Lunch |
Butter Chicken with Natural Yoghurt and Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef Meatballs, Vegetable Ratatouille with Pasta Mixed fresh vegetables |
Thai Tofu Coconut and Pumpkin Curry with Brown Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef and Tomato Bolognese with Pasta Mixed fresh vegetables |
Sloppy Joe Beef Pizza with Sweet Potato, Capsicum and Corn Mixed fresh vegetables |
| Afternoon |
Sweet Potato, Apricot and Ginger Muffin Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Spelt, Cocoa and Cinnamon Cookies Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
White Bean and Beetroot Dip with High-Fibre Flat Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Pear and Ginger Wholemeal Pillows Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Water Crackers and Cheddar Cheese Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Week 5
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning |
Corn Flake, Coconut and Sunflower Seed Muesli Rounds Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Corn Thins and Cheddar Cheese Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Cheese, Spinach and Pumpkin Pinwheels Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Lemon and Coconut Tapioca Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Apple, Blueberry, Flax Meal and Wholemeal Muffins Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
| Lunch |
Mexican Beef, Bean and Corn Salsa, Rice and Corn Chip Crumble Mixed fresh vegetables |
Vegetable Pasta Bake with Sweet Potato, Eggplant and White Beans Mixed fresh vegetables |
Hungarian Smoky Paprika Beef with Sweet Potato Dice and Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Lamb and Beef Kofta Balls, Capsicum and Chickpea Relish and Pita Pockets Mixed fresh vegetables |
Chicken and Cheesy Spinach Sauce with Pasta Mixed fresh vegetables |
| Afternoon |
Margherita Pizza Sticks Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Blueberry and Acai Wholemeal Scones Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Three Seed Weetbix Crumble Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Cheese Pastizzi Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Sweet Potato and Corn Dip with High-Fibre Flat Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Week 6
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning |
Date, Oatmeal & Quinoa Loaf Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Full Cream Fruit Yoghurt Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Cheese and Vegemite Scrolls Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Wholemeal Bread Cheese Sandwich Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Fruit and Spice English Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
| Lunch |
Cheesy Tomato and White Bean Sauce with Pasta Mixed fresh vegetables |
Chicken, Apricot and Sweet Potato Stew with Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Thai Chicken Rissoles with Mango and Coconut Curry Sauce with Brown Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Beef, Potato and Eggplant Korma with Rice Mixed fresh vegetables |
Italian Beef Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Sauce with Pasta Mixed fresh vegetables |
| Afternoon |
Gluten-Free Crackers, Sultanas and Cheddar Cheese Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Herb and Garlic Wholemeal Baguette Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Avocado and Cream Cheese Dip with High-Fibre Flat Bread Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Honey and Oat Muesli Rounds Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
Banana, Apple and Pineapple Muffins Fresh fruit and raw vegetables |
