Is it okay to let my child eat in front of the TV?

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Don’t eat in front of the TV. It’s bad for everyone because it’s so easy to zone out in front of the tube (or a computer screen) and mindlessly overeat. A recent study found that for every hour of TV watched, an average of 167 extra calories were consumed -- mostly junk food.[MS1]

From The Smart Parent's Guide: Getting Your Kids Through Checkups, Illnesses, and Accidents by Jennifer Trachtenberg.

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