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Honoring Parents in the Matter of Unhealthy Food

Question

My father is in the hospital and would be happy if I brought him a bottle of cola, but it's not healthy for him. Should I fulfill his request or refrain?

Answer

Refrain

Source

Yoreh De'ah 240

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