Are You Feeding Your Toddler Too Much Food? A New Study Suggests You Are!

The obesity epidemic in the United States and other developed countries is not going away. More children than ever are overweight and as a result are encountering numerous health problems. Central to the issue is portions: we are simply eating too much — parents included. But a recent survey conducted by the Infant and Toddler Forum may have us rethinking how we're combating the problem.

According to the 1,000 parents interviewed by the forum, almost 80 percent are feeding their 4- to 5-year-olds more food than they need. And even more shocking: 10 percent of parents are feeding their children adult-size portions. Fighting obesity is not just encouraging exercise and eating healthier foods. It involves feeding them an appropriate amount of food.

To find out how much you should really be feeding your child, head over to the Infant and Toddler Forum's detailed portion size guide. You'll be surprised to learn that a toddler really only needs to eat approximately 2-5 tablespoons of mac and cheese in a meal. Because what's the point of trying to give kids a healthier diet if you're serving too much?