A nurse is instructing the mother of a 3-year-old about diet. The nurse will recommend that the mother look at the amount of fat in the child's diet and ensure that the fat in the diet is:

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For children aged 2 to 3 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that total fat intake should be 30% to 35% of total calories. This recommendation changes to 25% to 35% of total calories for children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 years. Therefore, ensuring that the fat in the diet is no more than 30% is a guideline that aligns with maintaining a balanced diet for a 3-year-old.

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