The amount of vegetables a child should consume varies by age:
- Toddlers (1-3 years): 1 cup of vegetables per day. - Preschoolers (4-5 years): 1.5 cups per day. - School-age Children (6-8 years): 2 cups per day. - Preteens and Teens (9-13 years): 2.5-3 cups per day.
These amounts are based on a balanced diet and should be adjusted according to individual needs and activity levels.