A 9-month-old infant receives thin rice water as the main complementary food. Which change should the nurse recommend?
Correct answer: A. Offer thicker mashed foods with greater nutrient density
- A. Offer thicker mashed foods with greater nutrient density
- B. Replace breast milk with diluted fruit juice
- C. Give only clear soup until the first birthday
- D. Delay solid foods until the child grows more teeth
Explanation
Thick mashed foods provide more energy and nutrients in a small stomach than watery rice water. Breast milk should continue, and complementary foods should gradually increase in variety, thickness and amount.
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