When you think of family meals, what pops into your head? Even though family meals may mean something different to everyone, the benefits are indisputable. Not only are there nutritional benefits to eating together, but family meals also provide the …
A “nutritional gatekeeper” is the person who acquires and prepares food for the family. A child’s nutritional gatekeeper, often his or her mother, can have the largest impact on the child’s long-term nutrition consumption (Wansink).
The nutritional gatekeeper was first …
Finish everything on your plate, is a common house hold rule. What many parents don’t realize is that this rule might cause negative eating behaviors in the long run. According to a study of pre-school children and their primary …
