Question

which nutritional recommendation will the nurse explain to the parents of a 3 - year - old child? 60% of calories should be from carbohydrates. 52% of calories should be from simple carbohydrates. 50% of calories should be from protein. 30% of calories should be from fat.

Explanation:

For 3 - year - olds, about 50 - 65% of calories from carbs, 10 - 30% from protein, and 30 - 40% from fat. Option A aligns with carb recommendation.

Answer:

60% of calories should be from carbohydrates.