Which of the following statements about the introduction of solid foods is correct?
a. Cereal may help babies sleep longer.
b. High intake of solid foods may result in diarrhea.
c. Early introduction of solids results in decreased possibility of food allergies.
d. Cereal fortified with iron is an appropriate starter food because of the ease of digestion.
ANS: D
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