The nurse suggests to the parents of an obese 10-year-old that they use the Portion Plate for Kids placemat. How does this tool help with selection of portion sizes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cartoon characters eating healthy foods
b. Tips on healthy food choices
c. Portion measurement in tablespoons for common food
d. Calorie values for cup-size portions of common foods
e. Familiar objects such as a deck of cards to measure servings
ANS: B, E
The Portion Plate for Kids is a placemat that uses common objects such as a deck of playing cards or a baseball to measure serving portions.
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