The pediatric nurse assessing Millie develops a teaching plan for Millie's parent. What does the nurse identify as the priority dietary teaching for Millie's parent?

Rationale: A. Administer a daily multivitamin to Millie until her food intake increases: A multivitamin may be helpful for some toddlers, but it does not address the underlying need for balanced nutrition through food. Relying on supplements may lead the parent to overlook mealtime strategies that encourage healthy eating behaviors during this key developmental stage. B. Don’t worry about food intake as long as Millie is taking an adequate amount of milk: Excessive milk intake can displace iron-rich foods, increasing the risk for iron-deficiency anemia, making this advice unsafe and inappropriate as a dietary approach. C. Buy child-sized utensils and teach Millie how to use them: Using appropriate utensils supports fine-motor development and mealtime independence, but this strategy does not specifically target improving nutritional intake. D. Offer Millie multiple nutritious finger foods at each meal: Toddlers are naturally picky eaters, so providing small portions of healthy, easy-to-eat finger foods encourages exploration while ensuring access to balanced nutrients. This approach supports autonomy, increases intake of varied foods, and promotes healthy eating habits.