COFS-046-Toddler Common Concerns

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Which of the following does not apply to a food jag?

Food jags are when an individual food is consumed for an extended period.

Food jags should be interrupted by refusing to give that food anymore.

Food jags are common and normal.

Which of the following does not apply to a food jag?

Prevent food jags by serving a variety of foods.

Work with the family if a food jag occurs.

Food jags are not common.

Which of the following does not apply to milk consumption?

The need for milk ends at 1 year of age.

Milk is a comfort food for some toddlers.

Too much milk can make children feel full, so they refuse other food.

Which of the following does not apply to milk consumption?

Iron-deficiency anemia can result if milk displaces iron-rich foods in a child’s diet.

Children under 9 years of age should consume about 16 ounces of milk per day.

Water should not be offered as a substitute for extra milk.

Which of the following does not apply to refusal of food?

Sometimes, toddlers may refuse foods because they are not hungry.

It is important to try to force the child to eat.

Toddlers may refuse food as they assert their newly found independence.

Which of the following does not apply to lingering over food?

Children may linger over their food for attention.

Children may linger over food because they are no longer hungry.

Lingering over food is a behavior that should cause concern.

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