Which parental statements during the nutrition assessment for a toddler would cause the nurse concern? Select all that apply
1. "My child drinks 20 ounces of fat-free milk each day."
2. "My child drinks 6 ounces of 100% fruit juice each day."
3. "We eat at fast-food restaurants several times each week."
4. "We only give our child pasteurized fruit juices."
5. "My child likes to drink water with snacks."
1, 3
Explanation:
1. Toddlers should consume whole milk until the age of 2 years at which time 2% milk should be used. Fat-free milk is not appropriate for the toddler.
2. It is appropriate for the toddler-age child to consume 6 ounces of 100% fruit juice each day.
3. Consumption of fast food should be restricted to only one time per week.
4. It is appropriate for a toddler-age child to drink only pasteurized fruit juices.
5. It is appropriate for the toddler-age child to drink water with snacks.
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