How would the nurse advise a parent who states, I never know how ...

[nevelica]

How would the nurse advise a parent who states, I never know how much food to feed my child?
 
  a. Serving sizes should not exceed 1 teaspoon of each type of food.
  b. Food quantities must be carefully measured to avoid overfeeding.
  c. Use 1 tablespoon of each food for each year of age as a guideline.
  d. A toddler should eat three balanced meals. Snacks are not necessary.

Question 2

What is the best advice the nurse can offer a parent concerned because her 2-year-old is very active and does not eat much?
 
  a. Insist that the child eat one food on the plate.
  b. Help the child wind down with a quiet activity before mealtime.
  c. Maintain a consistent eating schedule for the family.
  d. Serve the meal with a variety of interesting plates, cups, and utensils.

[emily12345]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A tablespoon of each type of food for each year of age is a good guideline to follow when determining serving sizes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Quiet time before meals provides an opportunity for the active toddler to wind down.

[nevelica]

Excellent

[dawsa925]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it