In a small town, many teenagers refuse to eat vegetables. To encourage them to consume more, some parents start adding cheese to the vegetables. The cheese is high in fat and contains various preservatives. Since the only alternative is malnutrition, which can lead to serious health issues, parents believe they should use 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 over meals, which contributes to their poor diet.

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

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C. Malnutrition can also result from a lack of exercise and poor lifestyle choices.

D. The fat in cheese is derived from dairy, which is a common food group.

E. In colder climates, the risk of malnutrition can be reduced by consuming hearty soups.

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The argument suggests that adding cheese to vegetables is a necessary solution to encourage teenagers to eat them and prevent malnutrition. However, if vegetables can be made more appealing through other means, such as roasting them with…

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KaranJan 28, 2025

thanks for the answer

AlstonJan 27, 2024

This is exactly what I needed to practice

NominFeb 16, 2025

good 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.