The Importance of Family Dinners
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Keywords

FY1054

How to Cite

Lyttle, Jodimae, and Eboni J. Baugh. 2008. “The Importance of Family Dinners: FCS2286/FY1054, 8/2008”. EDIS 2008 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1054-2008.

Abstract

FCS-2286, a 2-page fact sheet by Jodimae Lyttle and Eboni J. Baugh, takes a close look at some family “dinner dynamics” sharing research demonstrating the benefits that eating together can provide family members. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1054-2008
PDF-2008

References

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Fulkerson, J.A., Story M., Mellin A., Leffert N., Neumark-Sztainer D., & French S.A. (2006). Family dinner meal frequency and adolescent development: relationships with developmental assets and high-risk behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health. 39, 337-345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.12.026

Neumark-Sztainer D., Hannan, P. J., Story, M., Croll, J., & Perry C. (2003). Family meal patterns: Associations with sociodemographic characteristics and improved dietary intake among adolescents. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 103, 317-322. https://doi.org/10.1053/jada.2003.50048

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