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 which of their statements she should believe. Which of the following statements that she has been told about nutrition and eating early in life is true?
A) At two 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 the United States, most babies are bottle-fed exclusively, because they get more nutrients that way than they would if breastfed.
D) Babies should not eat solid foods until they are one year of age.

Question

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Introducing one new food at a time helps to identify any possible allergies or sensitivities a child may have.

The other statements are false. Growth doesn't become more rapid at age two (Option A), breastmilk is the preferred source of nutrients for infants (Option C), and babies can start eating solid foods at around six months (Option D).

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