A parent is concerned that a 3-year-old child only wants to eat peanut butter and jelly at every meal. What should the nurse encourage the parent to do?

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Insisting that toddlers eat certain foods does not usually lead to compliance. Providing the child with peanut butter and jelly only will limit food choices and decrease the likelihood of trying other foods. Parents should continue to offer a variety of foods but allow the child to consume their single choice. Remaining seated at a table can affect the quality of a toddler's food intake.

A Parent Is Concerned That a 3-Year-Old Child Only Wants