The parents of a 2-year-old boy report to the nurse because their child is "such a picky eater." Which recommendation would be most helpful for developing healthy eating habits in this child?
a) Encouraging the parents to eat a variety of wholesome foods themselves
b) Offering a variety of foods along with the foods the child likes
c) Advising the parents to minimize distractions at mealtime
d) Assuring the parents that food jags are normal, and they can be honored safely
Answer: Offering a variety of foods along with the foods the child likes