The fact that children everywhere need to be coaxed into eating certain foods,such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts,is likely due to which of the following proposed adaptations?
A)the potlatch effect
B)the provisioning hypothesis
C)taste neophobia
D)taste neophilia

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Taste neophobia refers to the fear or aversion to trying new or unfamiliar foods. Children are particularly prone to taste neophobia and may need to be exposed to a new food multiple times before they are willing to try it. This could explain why children often resist eating certain vegetables, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

The Fact That Children Everywhere Need to Be Coaxed into Eating