Which of the following statements about the introduction of solid foods is TRUE?
A. Infants are not physically ready for solid foods until they are at least six months old.
B. Infants have a physiologic need for solid foods by about six months of age.
C. There is evidence of physiologic harm if infants are given solid foods before six months of age.
D. The ability to digest starches does not fully develop until about six months of age.
Answer: B
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