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