In a study by Harrison et al. (2015), families who eat together frequently (5-7+ meals per week together) have children who show more positive outcomes in reduced risk of weight issues, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Essentially, the higher the frequency of meal eating together the greater the chance the risk behaviors studied (weight issues, substance use, disordered eating) did not exist. Why is this important? Because as you create life changes in your own eating patterns with OTMIV it is positive to know you are set up a positive path for your family as well. Promoting positive eating habits such as meal eating at a table with family is important in so many aspects of our whole health approach. ReferenceHarrison ME, Norris ML, Obeid N, Fu M, Weinstangel H, Sampson M. Systematic review of the effects of family meal frequency on psychosocial outcomes in youth. Can Fam Physician. 2015 Feb;61(2):e96-106. PMID: 25676655; PMCID: PMC4325878.Dinner Time Talk
Ever wonder the true meaning of dinner? Or how dinner in different forms can create long term positive outcomes for kids? How about if dinner makes a difference on our functioning when it is consumed during certain times? We will answer all of these below, and provide some interesting facts about dinner time.
