Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, pt. 408, app A

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Appendix A - Meal Pattern Chart for Children 0 to 12 Months of Age

MEAL	Ages 0-4 Months	Ages 4-8 Months	Ages 8-12 Months
BREAKFAST
Infant Formula (iron fortified)	4-6 ounces	6-8 ounces	6-8 ounces
Infant Cereal (iron fortified)	0	1-3 tablespoons	2-4 tablespoons
SNACK (Supplement)
Infant Formula (iron fortified)	4-6 ounces	2-4 ounces	2-4 ounces
or full strength fruit	0	2-4 ounces	2-4 ounces
or whole fluid milk	0	0	2-4 ounces
Enriched or whole-grained bread	0	0-1/4 slice**	0-1/4 slice**
or cracker-type product (suitable for infants)	0	0-2 crackers**	0-2 crackers**
LUNCH OR SUPPER
Infant Formula (iron fortified)	4-6 ounces	6-8 ounces	6-8 ounces*
Infant Cereal (iron fortified)	0	1-2 tablespoons
strained fruit and/or vegetable (to total)	0	1-2 tablespoons	3-4 tablespoons
Strained meat, fish, poultry, or egg yolk	0	0-1 tablespoon**	1-4 tablespoons
or cheese	0	0-1/2 ounce**	1/2-2 ounces
or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread	0	0-1 ounce**	1-4 ounces
* Or 6-8 ounces of whole milk and 0-3 ounces of full strength fruit juice
** These items are suggested, not required. Parents should ask their doctor if they have questions about what their baby should eat.