Parents who are particularly controlling and directive regarding their children’s eating may produce children who __________

a) have a healthy attitude toward food
b) eat everything on their plates
c) lack internal controls to regulate their own food intake
d) maintain appropriate weight through diet and exercise


Answer: c

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