Question

why are children often repelled by the taste of novel meat dishes and bitter vegetables? they are sweeter. novel or bitter foods were considered potentially toxic by our ancestors. they are higher in monosodium glutamate. they are lower in umami.

Explanation:

Evolutionarily, our ancestors associated novel or bitter - tasting foods with potential toxicity. Children may inherit this innate aversion as a survival mechanism. Sweeter foods are generally associated with energy - rich sources and are more appealing. Monosodium glutamate and umami levels are not the main reasons for the repulsion of novel or bitter foods.

Answer:

Novel or bitter foods were considered potentially toxic by our ancestors.