Which of the following is an accurate statement about infant nutrition?
A. Data from 2015-2016 indicate that 49 percent of children 2 to 5 years old were obese, due in part to sugary snacks and fruit juice or sweetened drinks.
B. In the United States, children 6 months and older do not get enough fruits and vegetables.
C. At the age of 6 months, babies can begin eating "finger foods" consisting of easily chewed items such as cheese and soft crackers.
D. In the United States, the number of infants age 6 to 23 months who meet criteria for being overweight increased from 10.1 percent in 1980 to 57 percent in 2004.
Answer: B
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