Author Question: How would the nurse advise a parent who states, I never know how much food to feed my child? a. ... (Read 77 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

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.