How many calories should my child eat per day?

Since my daughter is so tall for her age I am not sure how many calories she should be getting per day. I read that most kids her age need about 1000 calories per day, but since she is so much bigger than most 19 months old I wondered if she needs more.

[Renee Radenberg]

For 19 months old she needs about 1300 calories daily. Here is a suggested guideline for an 18-24 month old child should eat on a daily basis: Dairy 3-4 feedings a day – Milk (4oz), cheese (½ oz), yogurt (½ cup), or cottage cheese (¼ cup). Starch 4 feedings a day – Cereal (¼ cup), pasta (¼ cup), rice (¼ cup), bread (½ slice), or crackers (2). Fruits & Vegetables 4 feedings a day – Fruits (including 100% juice limited to only 4-6ozs) & Vegetables (¼ cup). Protein source 2 feedings a day – Meat or fish (1oz), egg (1), or beans (¼ cup). She should eat 3 meals and have snacks between meals using the foods above to be spread out throughout the day. Hope this helps you.