The nurse is providing health promotion education to the parent of a toddler. Which statement by the parent requires the nurse to clarify teaching?

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The nurse is providing health promotion education to the parent of a toddler.  Which statement by the parent requires the nurse to clarify teaching?

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Physiologic anorexia (ie, a decrease in nutritional need and appetite) occurs when the very high metabolic demands of infancy slow to keep pace with the moderate growth during toddlerhood. During this phase, toddlers are increasingly picky about their food choices and eating schedules. Parents sometimes fear the child is not consuming enough calories, but intake over several days usually meets nutritional and energy needs. Parents should avoid forcing food or pressuring toddlers to eat more, which can lead to poor eating habits in the future (Option D). Strategies to promote intake for toddlers include the following: Offering 2 or 3 high-quality food choices Keeping food portions small (1-2 tablespoons per serving) Exposing the child to new foods repeatedly Avoiding distractions (eg, television, toys) during meals/snacks (Option A) Parents can help toddlers gain a sense of control by providing options (eg, corn or peas) rather than asking yes or no questions. (Option B) Toddlers may have difficulty sitting still at the table immediately after physical activity. Offering a 15-minute period to calm down promotes better eating habits. (Option C) Tantrums are common as toddlers seek more independence. Parents can consider using time-outs in a quiet, controlled environment to help children calm down. Educational objective: Toddlers may develop a physiologic decrease in appetite due to reduced nutritional and metabolic demands. The nurse should reassure parents that intake over several days usually meets nutritional and energy needs and encourage parents not to force or pressure toddlers to eat more.

The Nurse Is Providing Health Promotion Education to the Parent