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RODY.ELKHALIL · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse of a preschool child is helping parents develop a healthy meal plan for their child. Which of the following nutritional requirements for this age group should the nurse consider?

A) The 3- to 5-year-old requires 300 to 500 mg calcium and 10 mg iron daily.
B) The 3-year-old should consume 10 mg dietary fiber daily.
C) The 4- to 8-year-old requires 15 mg dietary fiber per day.
D) The typical preschooler requires about 85 kcal/kg of body weight.

Question 2

The nurse is supervising lunch time for children on a pediatric ward. Which of the following observations is considered abnormal for this age group?

A) The child has a full set of primary teeth.
B) The child has no difficulty chewing and swallowing meat.
C) The child uses his fingers and refuses to use a fork.
D) The child is a picky eater.