Family Mealtime Good for Teens
Researchers who looked at data on 700 teens say those who had five or more meals a week with the family in their early teenage years had healthier eating habits five years later.
University of Minnesota researcher Teri Burgess-Champoux:
“Parents definitely have a strong influence over shaping the eating habits of their children and adolescents, and so it’s really important for parents to realize that this influence extends beyond childhood.”
Healthy eating means getting the right balance of nutrients your body needs each and every day. There are specific nutrients your body requires during adolescence. Read more in our article, Important Nutrients for Teens.
The study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration.
