A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a 9-month-old infant regarding appropriate dietary choices.Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates a need for further teaching?

The infant eats the same foods prepared for the rest of the family.

The infant drinks 2 quarts of whole milk a day.

The infant drinks from a cup with a cover.

The mother gives the infant finger foods, such as apple slices for a snack.