Family Dynamics at Mealtimes Impact Children's Weight

Family meals are linked to a variety of health benefits for children, but it's less clear how they impact children's weight.

For a study published in the November 2014 issue of Pediatrics, researchers set up video cameras in families' homes to observe how parents and children interacted during a week's worth of meals.

Eating together as a family is a great way to:

• Help your child learn healthy eating habits.
• Model healthy eating for your child.
• Spend valuable time together as a family.

Regular family meals can make a real difference in your child's life.

Listen to this fascinating study on the importance of family meals and why you should eat with your children. You might be very surprised at the results.