Growth and Development Evaluation
Growth and Development Evaluation ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutrition to the parents of a 2-year-old toddler.
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A 2-year-old should eat three healthy meals a day, plus one or two snacks.
A 2-year-old should limit milk intake to 16 oz per day to avoid displacing other foods and nutrients. A 2-year-old can drink lower-fat dairy products, such as 2% or 1% milk, unless advised otherwise by a doctor.
A 2-year-old should avoid foods that are potential choking hazards, such as nuts, seeds, popcorn, hard candy, grapes, hot dogs, and raw carrots. A 2-year-old can eat the same food as the rest of the family, but may prefer finger foods instead of soft ones.
This statement indicates that the parents understand the nutrition needs of a 2-year-old toddler.
All of the above.
This statement indicates that the parents understand the nutrition needs of a 2-year-old toddler.
Choice A is correct because a 2-year-old should eat three healthy meals a day, plus one or two snacks.
Choice B is correct because a 2-year-old should limit milk intake to 16 oz per day to avoid displacing other foods and nutrients. A 2-year-old can drink lower-fat dairy products, such as 2% or 1% milk, unless advised otherwise by a doctor.
Choice C is correct because a 2-year-old should avoid foods that are potential choking hazards, such as nuts, seeds, popcorn, hard candy, grapes, hot dogs, and raw carrots. A 2-year-old can eat the same food as the rest of the family, but may prefer finger foods instead of soft ones.