Question

question 13 of 20
which of the following is not a component of age - appropriate nutritious meals and snacks?
breaking down food into small pieces for very young children
including a variety of healthy snacks and food textures for all children
encouraging children to finish everything on their plates
minimizing distractions while the children eat

Explanation:

Age-appropriate nutritious meals focus on safety (small pieces for young kids), variety/texture, and undistracted eating. Forcing children to clean their plates ignores hunger cues, which is not a component of healthy, age-appropriate nutrition.

Answer:

Encouraging children to finish everything on their plates