Family Meals
Due to Covid-19, more families have been engaged in sharing family meals. Dinnertime is a time of respite from the business of everyday life. Family meals give an opportunity to share the day’s activities. This family socialization is an important part of children’s social and emotional development. Research over the last decade has suggested that family meals play an important role in promoting healthful dietary intake in youth and reducing obesity during childhood and adolescence. The Department of Family and Community Health Sciences is committed to families sharing healthy meals.
Webinars
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Feeding a family isn’t always easy and picky eating can oftentimes feel as if it is getting in the way of your efforts to promote a positive experience at the dinner table. Learn how to set the table for success and support your children so that they grow into positive eaters and develop a healthy relationship with food. Sarah Curran, MHS, RD, FCHS program associate, Warren County
Resources
Additional Information
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- FS1091 Eating Together - Eating Well: Fast Food...Can It Be Healthy in a Pinch?
- FS1092 Eating Together - Eating Well: Healthy Meals for Busy Families
- FS1104 Eating Together - Eating Well: Making it a Priority
- FS1110 Eating Together - Eating Well: Nutrient-Rich Family Meals
- FS1304 Eating Together - Eating Well: Pivoting the Picky Eater
- FS1049 Let's Eat! Healthier Snacks and Parties: A Guide for Families, Schools, and Organizations
- FS1079 Quick & Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
- Food Safety
- The Ellyn Satter Institute Newsletter