Family Meals for Good Health Dinner is one of the best times for families to share daily events and get to know each other better. Meals together can also help to improve health through eating food that is more nutritious. A recent survey found that children ate more nutritiously when eating with the family than when they ate alone. When children ate dinner with their family, they ate more vegetables, fruit and juice and less soda and fried food. The survey also found that they consume more calcium, iron, fiber and vitamins, all of which are important for children's growing bodies.
Children learn important lessons and skills during dinner.
Developing good eating habits early will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Banana Milkshake 1 cup lowfat milk 1 large banana, sliced Mix milk and banana together in a blender for a delicious milkshake. Hot Chocolate Mix Make this mix for a quick delicious hot winter treat. Store in an airtight container. Stir to dissolve mixture.