RE: Need another perspective check, please....
DS gorged himself on fruit when he was that age. It's all he wanted to eat. A meal for him was usually fruit and cheese cut into cubes. He likes cheddar, jack, colby, etc. They are nice and soft and Riordan shouldn't have trouble chewing it if she can eat fruit. Throw in a stick of toast with butter and you have a full meal :)
Honestly though i wouldn't worry too much about it. Remember that it's all just practice right now. Even now though DS is 16 months I still don't worry if he eats too much because I know he will make up for it in nursing. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
DS 10, 5th grade
DD 8, 3rd grade