Is There a Risk That We Might Have Better Diet Quality?

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Children who had less frequent family meals had a lower diet quality, so consumed less healthy foods than those who ate family meals every day. We know that also when families sit down together, add less and so teenagers have more fruits and vegetables,. They have less self-drinks and less fast food. And they also have a better intake of protein, calcium, iron, folate, fibre of vitamins which is so important for joining those teenage years.

You might think what you eat and when are the only factors that play into the health of your diet. But recent research has shown that who you eat with can also play a role. And it could even make your food taste better!

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: Can eating with other people really improve your food?

Studies referenced in today’s episode:

Associations of family feeding and mealtime practices with children's overall diet quality, published in Appetite here
‘Diet and Health Benefits Associated with In-Home Eating and Sharing Meals at Home’ from International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health here
‘The Protective Role of Family Meals for Youth Obesity: 10-year Longitudinal Associations’ from the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services here

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