Other Quotes about Eating Together

“Most families do value shared mealtime... While eating together nightly may be a rigid and unrealistic goal, especially for families with teens, a target of eating together 4 or 5 times a week would provide the benefits known so far. The data suggest that eating together 3 times a week or less produces children that are more prone to trouble in school, poorer diets, behavioral problems and more.” (Background: Research on Family Meals by Martha Marino, MA, RD, CD and Sue Butkus, PhD, RD)

The Washington University nutrition department has found that eating together as a family just makes good sense. Besides the amazing social and moral benefits reaped by children who eat regular family meals, they also conclude that when Adults, Children and Teenagers spend time eating together:

• Meals are more nutritious and healthful.
• Food dollars are better utilized with larger sized purchases.
• Time is better utilized because the family only cooks one meal.

(http://nutrition.wsu.edu/ebet/why.html)

Eating together as a family will benefit everyone. Take the time and get into the habit of eating together!