The nurse is discussing feeding and eating practices with the mother of a 1-year-old. Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further instruction?

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Putting a child to bed with a bottle of milk or other beverage containing sugar leads to extensive and rapid dental caries in the developing teeth, a condition known as baby bottle tooth decay. The carbohydrate-rich fluid pools around the teeth and nourishes decay, producing bacteria (Streptococcus mutans). Sucking on a bottle for extended periods can also push the jawline out of shape. Bottles containing milk or sugary beverages should not be used as bedtime pacifiers. (Option A) Whole fruit chopped in small pieces is a better choice than juice. Fruit juice is higher in sugar, has no fiber, promotes tooth decay, and can affect the child's appetite for other non-sugary foods. (Option B) Providing water to a child between meals has several benefits: It accustoms the child to the taste of water, and the child will be more likely drink water than a sugary beverage when thirsty It helps reduce the risk of constipation and urinary tract infections It helps the child maintain a healthy weight (Option D) Spacing the introduction of new foods by several days to a week allows for detection of a food intolerance or allergic reaction. Educational objective: The practice of using a bottle with milk to calm a child at bedtime should be discouraged. A child who falls asleep drinking a fluid high in carbohydrates will likely develop extensive dental caries, a condition known as baby bottle tooth decay.

The Nurse Is Discussing Feeding and Eating Practices with the Mother