Nutrition guides by age
Every stage of childhood has unique nutritional needs. Select your child's age group for tailored guidance based on WHO and ICMR recommendations.
Toddler
1–3 years
Building the foundation of lifelong healthy eating habits
View guidePre-school
3–6 years
Supporting rapid brain development and social growth
View guideSchool-Age
6–11 years
Fuelling learning, activity and healthy body composition
View guideTween
11–15 years
Meeting the intense nutritional demands of puberty
View guideDaily nutrition at a glance
Approximate daily requirements — actual needs vary by individual child.
| Nutrient | Toddler1–3 years | Pre-school3–6 years | School-Age6–11 years | Tween11–15 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Calories | 1,000–1,400 kcal | 1,200–1,600 kcal | 1,400–2,200 kcal | 1,800–3,200 kcal |
| Iron | 7 mg/day | 10 mg/day | 8–10 mg/day | 8–15 mg/day |
| Calcium | 700 mg/day | 1,000 mg/day | 1,000 mg/day | 1,300 mg/day |
| Vitamin D | 600 IU/day | — | — | 600 IU/day |
| Zinc | 3 mg/day | — | — | 8–11 mg/day |
| Protein | 13 g/day | — | — | 46–52 g/day |
Sources: WHO Dietary Reference Intakes, ICMR Recommended Dietary Allowances 2020, Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Values are approximate daily recommendations.