According to WebMD, "Toddlers need between 1,000 and 1,400 calories a day, depending on their age, size, and physical activity level (most are considered active)."

The average toddler needs approximately 1 1/2 cups of both fruits and vegetables every day, or the equivalent of a small apple or large banana.

The average two-to-three year old needs two cups of milk each day, which may come in the form of milk, yogurt or cheese.

Half of a toddler's 4-5 ounces of daily grains should come from whole-grain sources.

Toddlers should have 7 milligrams of iron each day. After 12 months of age, they're at risk for iron deficiency because they no longer drink iron-fortified formula and may not be eating iron-fortified infant cereal or enough other iron-containing foods to make up the difference.

The average toddler needs between three and four ounces of meat or beans each day, with one ounce equaling: 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, ¼ cup cooked dry beans, or 1 egg.