Mrs. Nelson is talking with the nurse about the dietary needs of her 23-month-old daughter, Laura. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be appropriate?
A. "Use skim milk to cut down on the fat in Laura's diet."
B. "Laura should be drinking at least1 quart of milk per day."
C. "Laura needs less protein in her diet now because she isn't growing as fast."
D. "Laura needs fewer calories in relation to her body weight now than she did as an infant."
Answer: D. "Laura needs fewer calories in relation to her body weight now than she did as an infant."
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