The mother of a toddler is concerned that her son is not eating enough, although he has not lost any weight. She tells the nurse that her son used to have a very good appetite, but now does not eat as much as he did a couple of months ago
What is the best response for the nurse to provide? a. "You need to make him eat. At this stage, he is growing too fast to not eat."
b. "I could show you a growth chart, but each child is different so it doesn't mean much."
c. "Toddlers have periods when they aren't growing as fast and they don't need to eat as much."
d. "Make him eat with a spoon and don't feed him snacks. He will be hungrier at meal time."
C
Slower growth rates often occur with a decrease in caloric needs and a smaller food intake. Confirming the child's pattern of growth with standard growth charts is reassuring to parents concerned about their toddler's decreased appetite (physiological anorexia). Encourage parents to offer a variety of nutritious foods, in reasonable servings, for mealtime and snacks. Finger foods allow the toddler to be independent.
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