Which statement is supported by research on newborn taste preferences?

A. Newborns cannot distinguish basic tastes.
B. The mother's diet during pregnancy has an influence on a newborn's preferences.
C. Newborns prefer the taste of formula to breast milk.
D. Unlike adults, babies relax their facial muscles in response to sour tastes.


Answer: B

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