A 10-month-old infant is developmentally ready for finger foods and soft table foods. What principle should guide the selection of their complementary foods?
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Correct answer: Choose nutrient-dense, iron-rich, safe-texture foods and continue milk
At about 8-12 months, infants should receive nutrient-dense, iron-rich complementary foods appropriate in texture (e.g., soft finger foods) while continuing breast milk or formula, supporting growth and development.
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