It Is Not Advised to Introduce Solid Foods to an Infant

question 28

Multiple Choice

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

• A) the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins.
• B) the young infant's kidney function is limited.
• C) the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck.
• D) all of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.