A mother reports her 2-year-old daughter has gradually eaten more and more poorly since her 1-year-old well-child visit. The nurse assesses the child's growth and development as normal. What concept explains the mother's concern?

A mother reports her 2-year-old daughter has gradually eaten more and more poorly since her 1-year-old well-child visit. The nurse assesses the child's growth and development as normal. What concept explains the mother's concern?


a) Improper snacking
b) Poor role modeling
c) Physiologic anorexia
d) Iron-deficiency anemia


Answer: Physiologic anorexia



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