[Answered]: The parent of a 12 -month-old infant asks you why…

The parent of a 12 -month-old infant asks you why whole cow’s milk is recommended instead of skim milk. What will the nurse practitioner tell this parent?Toddlers often prefer the taste of whole milk Low fat milk is higher in essential proteins and minerals Toddlers 12-24 months of age need adequate fat intake for proper myelination to occur Skim milk is usually not fortified with vitamin D Clear my selection