A mother of an 18-month old asks the nurse whether she can begin to introduce low-fat milk like the rest of the family drinks. The nurse answers the mother based on the knowledge that low-fat milk can safely be introduced at what age?
1. 18 months
2. 24 months
3. 3 years
4. 4 years
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Health promotion for the toddler includes whole milk until age 2. Age 1 is too early for low-fat milk; and it can safely be introduced before ages 3 and 4.
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