Name common choking hazards for preschoolers and one prevention strategy.

• A. Hot dogs, grapes, nuts, popcorn; cut foods into small pieces and supervise eating.
• B. Bananas, apples, yogurt; ignore.
• C. Carrots only; give whole.
• D. Cheese sticks, popcorn; no supervision.

Answer: (A)

Choking prevention in preschoolers focuses on foods that can block the airway and simple ways to reduce that risk during meals. Hot dogs, grapes, nuts, and popcorn are classic hazards because their size and shape make them easy to lodge in a small child’s airway if swallowed or chewed incompletely. The best prevention is to cut these foods into small, bite-sized pieces and to supervise eating, ensuring kids chew thoroughly, don’t talk with mouths full, and aren’t distracted while eating. This approach directly reduces the chance of a large piece getting stuck and gives caregivers the chance to intervene quickly if a hazard arises.

Other options miss the mark: those foods are not typically identified as the top hazards, and the suggested strategies are unsafe (ignoring danger, giving whole foods, or lacking supervision).