Providing a pleasant social environment at mealtime to encourage healthy eating would include all of the following strategies except:

a. Allow the family to watch television during mealtimes.
b. Introduce a new food in addition to a food the child likes.
c. Eat meals together as a family.
d. Involve children in the preparation of food.


Ans: a. Allow the family to watch television during mealtimes.

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