A mother is concerned that her toddler is not eating enough at mealtimes. The most informative suggestion by the nurse would be to:
A) provide large portions to stimulate appetite.
B) provide single item foods or finger foods that do not touch each other on the plate.
C) increase the amount of milk at each meal.
D) use plain white dishes to keep attention focused on food.

Question

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Toddlers prefer single item foods in small quantities that do not touch each other on a colorful plate. Milk intake should decrease during the toddler years as solid food takes the place of milk.

A Mother Is Concerned That Her Toddler Is Not Eating