The text suggests that a neophobia for unfamiliar tastes
A) is more common in children than in adults.
B) protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances.
C) may be an early warning sign of an eating disorder.
D) only grows stronger with repeated exposure to those tastes.
Answer: B) protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances.
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