This Chicago Tribune article entitled "Mealtime Rituals Might Make a Difference in Obesity, Researchers Say," reviews research that found families who ate dinners in the kitchen or dining room had lower BMI rates than families who ate elsewhere (e.g., in front of the TV). What factors might be involved? If research keeps showing that family mealtime is a positive activity (it also reduces risk of childhood substance abuse, for example), how do we help families respect mealtimes and sit down together?
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Mealtime Rituals Impact Obesity
This Chicago Tribune article entitled "Mealtime Rituals Might Make a Difference in Obesity, Researchers Say," reviews research that found families who ate dinners in the kitchen or dining room had lower BMI rates than families who ate elsewhere (e.g., in front of the TV). What factors might be involved? If research keeps showing that family mealtime is a positive activity (it also reduces risk of childhood substance abuse, for example), how do we help families respect mealtimes and sit down together?
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