Six Benefits Of Eating Together As A Family

Eating together as a family can provide a lot of benefits based on scientific based research conducted over a period of time.  Here are six benefits of family eating together.

Can improve children’s self-esteem

The security provided by regularly breaking bread as a family can help children feel more confident in themselves, according to experts.

Can improve communication skills

A study that followed a group of children from infancy through childhood found that participants whose families had positive meal experiences at age 6 showed a range of positive benefits by age 10.

Can supplement family therapy

For families who are undergoing therapy together, their shared dinner habits can provide valuable insights into their dynamics to therapists.   In addition, families can be encouraged to take lessons learned during therapy to the dinner table, experimenting with new roles and communication patterns.

May prevent adulthood weight struggles

A 2015 study published in the Journal of Paediatrics found a direct correlation between the frequency of shared family meals in adolescence and reduced odds of obesity or weight issues 10 years later.

 The study concluded that families should attempt to gather for at least one or two meals each week to help protect their kids from weight struggles later in life.

Help prevent mental health disorders

Frequent family dinners according to group of researchers can prevent issues with eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, violent behavior, depression, and suicidal thoughts in adolescents.

Encourages healthier eating habits

A study conducted sometime in 2018 found that eating meals together with family members is associated with a better diet overall, especially among adolescents. 

It revealed that teens that ate with family were more likely to consume more fruits and vegetables and less fast food and sugary beverages.

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