Candace has been overwhelmed with advice and information from well-meaning friends and relatives after the birth of her first child, and she isn't sure how much of what they tell her she should believe. Which of the following statements that she has been told about nutrition and eating early in life is true?
A)At 2 years, growth becomes more rapid so children need to eat more.
B)No more than one new food should be presented to an infant at one time.
C)In Canada, most babies are bottle-fed exclusively, because that way they get more nutrients than they would if they were breast-fed.
D)Babies should not eat solid foods until they are 1 year of age.

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Introducing one new food at a time allows parents to determine if their infant has an adverse reaction to the food. This approach can also help infants develop a taste for individual foods. The other options presented are not accurate: A) growth does not become more rapid at 2 years of age, B) most babies in Canada are actually breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of life according to Canadian breastfeeding recommendations, and C) breast milk is the most nutrient-dense option for infants. It contains all the vitamins and minerals that infants need for the first six months of life. Solids can be introduced as early as 4 to 6 months, with the exception of honey, which should not be given until after 1 year of age.

Candace Has Been Overwhelmed with Advice and Information from Well-Meaning