If anyone else is with me when eating a meal, we sit at the table and no tv is on.
However, my wonderful riser/recliner chair is by far the most comfortable place for me to sit, opposite the tv. So, when by myself, which is most of the time, that is where I have my meals. Alongside it I use a trolley with a tray so that can be wheeled in from the kitchen with my food on that . Trolley sits side of chair and tray is on my lap. I enjoy all my meals that way and watch my choice of tv (recorded programmes0 at the same time. If any of my children did not like that, think they would know better than to make a comment.