Parents tell the nurse that their toddler eats little at mealtime,only sits at the table with the family briefly,and wants snacks "all the time." What should the nurse recommend?

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Most toddlers exhibit a physiologic anorexia in response to the decreased nutritional requirements associated with the slower growth rate.Parents should assist the child in developing healthy eating habits.Toddlers are often unable to sit through a meal.Frequent nutritious snacks are a good way to ensure proper nutrition.To help with developing healthy eating habits,food should be not be used as positive or negative reinforcement for behavior.The child may develop habits of overeating or eat non-nutritious foods in response.A toddler is not able to understand explanations of what is expected of her and comply with the expectations.

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