Practice Question
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the mother of a preschooler and is recommending food options to provide 1 oz of grains. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
1 cup ready-to eat cereal flakes
Rationale:
🥣 According to USDA guidelines, 1 cup of cereal flakes equals 1 oz-equivalent of grains.
🥣 Understanding grain equivalents helps caregivers provide balanced daily nutrition—preschoolers need about 3–5 oz of grains/day.
🥣 Offering a variety of grains supports energy needs, digestive health (fiber), and satiety.
🥣 Visual cues (like cereal or bread slices) simplify dietary education for families.
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This question is from RN ATI Pediatric Exam III which contains 88 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4