A mother asks about the normal portion size for her 2 1/2–year-old daughter. The nurse explains:
a. The toddler should be allowed to eat until she is full
b. A toddler should eat about a quarter to a third of an adult portion
c. Offering a large portion will let the toddler exert control
d. Toddlers should be forced to eat an adult portion, because they are growing
B
A toddler should eat about 1/4 to 1/3 of an adult portion. A large serving often overwhelms the child and can initiate eating problems for the child. Forcing a toddler to eat turns mealtime into a battlefield and should be avoided.
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