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Age-appropriate portion

Portion sizes scaled to a child's age, not adult sizes scaled down. A 2-year-old needs roughly a quarter of an adult portion; a 6-year-old, a half. Serving adult portions encourages over-eating and overrides hunger cues.

Related terms

MyPlate
Plate method
Dietary diversity
Repeated exposure (clinical)
USDA Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
Korean Dietary Reference Intakes (KDRI)

Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.