Family that eats together are healthiest

Researchers have shed light on the growing scientific evidence that fewer family meals may translate to increased obesity risk and poor nutritional status, particularly among children.

Over 40 per cent of the typical American food budget is spent on eating out, with family meals often being relegated to holidays and special occasions.


Get More Latest News 

Aside from negative effects on the family budget, eating out has been shown to be generally associated with poor food choices and bad health.

But getting this message out to busy parents in a way that will convince them to spend more time at the dining room table with their children is problematic at best.

To both summarize what is known about this timely topic and create a model that might be used to educate parents and other caregivers as to the importance of family mealtimes,Click here for read more