Question 10 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Xander’s mom is feeding his baby brother when he walks into the kitchen. There is a jar of green beans that is almost full beside an almost empty jar of sweet potatoes. Xander watches as his mother gives the baby a spoonful of green beans. The baby wrinkles up his tiny face and attempts to spit out the green slime. She says, “Ok, now back to the one you like. We’ll try again tomorrow.” Which statement BEST explains what Xander’s mom is trying to do with the green beans?
Answer
A
She is trying to get some vitamins in the baby’s diet.
B
She’s trying to use the green beans instead of throwing them out.
C
She’s trying to get the baby to accept new foods slowly.
D
She’s trying to trick the baby into eating all of his sweet potatoes.