Family Meals Help Kids Build Lifelong Eating Habits
Children who share regular meals with family tend to eat more vegetables and fewer sugary drinks. The table matters.
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You do not need a perfect dinner every night. Even three shared meals per week is associated with better diet quality in children and teens.
What to put on the table
- One protein everyone will eat
- One vegetable — raw or cooked
- A whole grain or starchy vegetable
- Water as the default drink
Reduce pressure, increase exposure
Kids may need many exposures to accept a new food. Serve it alongside familiar options without forcing bites. Model eating vegetables yourself.
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Sources
- Family Meals — USDA MyPlate
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