What Is the Recommended Method for Introducing New Foods to an Infant

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended method for introducing new foods to an infant?

• A) Meat should be introduced before vegetables.
• B) Iron-enriched cereal should be introduced first.
• C) Strained meat should be introduced after age 2.
• D) It does not matter because infants will not show taste preferences.

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