The benefits of eating together
The state of affairs: In the US, the majority of families barely eat one meal together more than four or five days a week.
What is this doing to us: These worrying habits are growing in countries all over the world.
The effects on children: Research from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development suggests that students.
Weight issues: In terms of physical health, children who don’t eat with their parents at least twice a week.
Mental health: What’s more, children who eat with their parents five or more days a week demonstrate healthier eating habits.
Benefits for every age: The mental and physical advantages of eating together are endless, and while many of them are particularly beneficial for children.
Better eating habits for children: Eating with family has been shown to contribute to a better overall diet, particularly in adolescents.
Better eating habits for children: Adolescents who eat with their families regularly have been shown to consume
Reduces issues with weight in adulthood: A study from the Journal of Pediatrics found that eating together as a family.
Reduces issues with weight in adulthood: Naturally, if we’re eating more home-cooked meals and less fast food.