Which of the following statements about the postcolonial diet of Pacific Islanders is true?

After colonization, imported processed and canned foods and soft drinks became part of Pacific Islanders’ diets. Root crops such as yams, sweet potatoes, and taro were already traditional foods, and fish and meat were not newly introduced. Therefore, the true statement is that processed foods, canned foods, and soft drinks were introduced to the diet.

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