According to the text, toddlers MOST likely avoid unfamiliar foods because:
A) they are in the "terrible twos."
B) it is a protective mechanism to keep them from being poisoned.
C) they hate change.
D) they have a depressed appetite at this age.

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Toddlers have a natural aversion to unfamiliar foods because it is a protective mechanism to keep them from accidentally ingesting something poisonous. This behavior is rooted in evolutionary instincts that helped our ancestors avoid potentially harmful substances.

According to the Text, Toddlers MOST Likely Avoid Unfamiliar Foods