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Benefits of Family Meals

Varnessa McCray, Victor W. Harris, and Martie Gillen

Over the past 30 years obesity among children has increased. One way to help youth make healthy food choices is by creating healthy eating choices and habits at home, starting with family meals. When parents value family dinners, children are likely to view family dinners as important. Family meals can provide important examples to show children what foods are good to eat and how much of the good foods they should eat.

Shopping for Health: Guide to Frozen Meals

Sarah A. Glenny and Wendy J. Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Make Eating Out a Healthier Experience

Shari Bresin, Lori Johnson, Anghela Z. Paredes, and Karla P. Shelnutt

This publication discusses ways to make healthier choices when dining out. Written by Shari Bresin, Lori Johnson, Anghela Z. Paredes, and Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised October 2023.

Meal Planning for Adults with Diabetes

Nancy J. Gal and Wendy J. Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

How many meals should I eat each day?

Wendy J. Dahl and Zainab Alyousif

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Nutrition and Food Systems