In a small town, many teenagers refuse to eat vegetables. To encourage them, some parents start adding cheese to the vegetables they serve. The cheese is high in fat and contains various preservatives. Since the alternative is that teenagers may not get enough nutrients, which could lead to health issues, parents believe they should add cheese to make vegetables more appealing.

Which of the following, if true, most undermines the argument's conclusion?

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A. Many teenagers prefer snacks that are high in sugar rather than vegetables.

B. Vegetables can be made more appealing by roasting them with herbs and spices.

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C. Health issues can arise from a lack of exercise rather than just poor diet.

D. The fat in cheese is derived from natural dairy sources.

E. In colder climates, the need for certain nutrients can be reduced due to lower activity levels.

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The argument concludes that adding cheese to vegetables is a good solution to encourage teenagers to eat them, as it prevents nutrient deficiencies. However, if vegetables can be made more appealing through other means, such as roasting with…

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GuruprasadMay 4, 2025

thanks

PietroApr 9, 2025

Can someone explain it other way?

AndreasFeb 13, 2024

greatt question!

What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.

Common trap

Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.