Question

question 20 of 20
when introducing new foods to infants who have been introduced to solid
foods, providers should
clearly explain why the foods are good for them.
serve new foods separately from familiar foods.
accept that children may reject a new food the first couple of times before
accepting it.
offer a reward for trying out new foods.
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Explanation:

Infants often need repeated exposures (5-15 times) to new foods before accepting them, so rejection initially is normal and should be expected. Explaining benefits is ineffective for infants' understanding; serving separately isn’t necessary (mixing with familiar can help); rewards may create negative associations with food. The correct option aligns with developmental feeding guidelines.

Answer:

accept that children may reject a new food the first couple of times before accepting it.