The daily caloric intake for teens, varies by size and weight of the teen. But the key is to not have too much of one food item. Here is the portion sizes that young teens should go by for their everday meals
Girls ages 9 to 13 need 5 ounces of grains, while boys need 6 ounces.
Boys ages 9 to 13 need 2 1/2 cups of vegetables per day, and girls need 2 cups.
Girls and boys ages 9 to 13 need 1 1/2 cups of fruit per day.
Girls and boys ages 9 to 13 need 3 cups of milk or dairy.
Boys and girls ages 9 to 13 need 5 ounces of protein foods.
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