The Mother of a 1-Year-Old Client Has Placed the Child

The mother of a 1-year-old client has placed the child on a low-fat diet to prevent the development of obesity. What should the nurse explain to this mother?

A) It is never too early to worry about childhood obesity
B) Children should be switched to a low-fat diet when they reach their first birthday
C) Fat is an extremely important component in the diet of children under the age of two
D) Studies have shown that children who are not on a low-fat diet often develop coronary disease as adults