The nurse is discussing appropriate foods with the mother of a 3-year-old child. Which of these foods are recommended?

A) Foods easy to hold such as hot dogs, nuts, and grapes
B) Foods that the child will eat, no matter what the food
C) Any food, as long as the rest of the family is eating it, too
D) Finger foods and nutritious snacks that cannot cause choking

Nutritious Snacks

Snack foods that are high in nutritional value, providing vitamins, minerals, and energy, and contributing to overall health.

Choking

The blockage of the upper airway, which prevents normal breathing and can be a life-threatening emergency.

Finger Foods

Small pieces of food that can be easily picked up and eaten with the fingers, often introduced to toddlers during weaning.