When instructing the parents of a toddler about appropriate nutrition, what would the nurse recommend?
A) About 12 to 16 ounces of fruit juice per day
B) Approximately 16 to 24 ounces of milk per day
C) Fat intake of 30% to 40% of total calories
D) An average of 10 to 12 grams of fiber per day
Ans: B
Milk intake should be limited to 16 to 24 ounces per day, with fruit juice limited to 4 to 6 ounces per day. A toddler's total fat intake should be 20% to 30% of total calories. The daily recommended fiber intake is 19 grams.
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