The nurse understands that which guideline should be followed to determine serving sizes for toddlers?
a. 1/2 tbsp of solid food per year of age
b. 1 tbsp of solid food per year of age
c. 2 tbsp of solid food per year of age
d. 2 1/2 tbsp of solid food per year of age
ANS: B
To determine serving sizes for young children, the guideline to follow is 1 tbsp of solid food per year of age. One-half tbsp per year of age would not be adequate. Two or 2 1/2 tbsp per year of age would be excessive.
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