October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month

Eating meals as a family increases self-regulation of food intake and diet quality. It protects against eating disorders in children and in teenagers.

More frequent family meals contribute to a lower risk of disordered eating, drug and alcohol abuse, violent behavior, feelings of depression, suicidal thoughts in adolescents, lower risk of overweight and obesity, better self-esteem, better academic achievement.

Strive to have at least 5 meals together: at least 2 on the weekends and 3 during the week. Increase the frequency if possible.

​Have a family-focused day,

Girlene

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