The mother of a 14-month-old child is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased.The best response for the nurse to make to the mother is:
A)"It is important for your toddler to eat three meals a day and nothing in between."
B)"It is not unusual for toddlers to eat less."
C)"Be sure to increase your child's milk consumption, which will improve nutrition."
D)"Giving your child a multivitamin supplement daily will increase your toddler's appetite."

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Toddlers need small,frequent meals.Nutritious selection throughout the day,rather than quantity,is more important with this age-group.Physiologically,growth slows and appetite decreases during the toddler period.Milk consumption should not exceed 16 to 24 oz daily.Juice should be limited to 4 to 6 oz per day.Increasing the amount of milk will only further decrease solid food intake.Supplemental vitamins are important for all children,but they do not increase appetite.

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