A parent states she would like to prepare her own baby food for her infant. The nurse would offer which of the following guidelines:
a. Overcook food to ensure all bacteria are killed
b. Store the pureed food in the refrigerator
c. Select high-quality foods
d. Add honey or corn syrup to sweeten foods
C
Overcooking food robs the food of its nutritional value and does not kill all bacteria. Pureed food should be stored in the freezer. Honey and corn syrup can increase the chance of contamination. High-quality food should be chosen.
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