A mother asks about healthy snacks for her three children under 4 years old. All the following are wise choices the dental hygienist can recommend except one. Which one is the exception?

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Until age 4, children are at risk for choking on food that gets caught in the airway. Food is not chewed thoroughly until the molars erupt. Small nuts and seeds are likely to cause choking. Other foods that cause choking include round, firm, smooth foods such as grapes, hard candy, hot dogs and round candies. Note that raw carrots are also in the list of foods likely to cause choking; as with all foods, parental supervision is paramount. The remaining selections, under parental supervision, are excellent nutrient-dense snack choices.

A Mother Asks About Healthy Snacks for Her Three Children