The simple act of sharing a family meal, therefore, has become increasingly rare. Research consistently shows that eating meals together as a family offers so many benefits, far-beyond nourishing ...

Anne Fishel, an associate professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, explains that the benefits of having a family eat together extend not only to children, but to parents as well.

If you can get together for meals even a few times a week, family meals mean healthier eating – and more. For National Nutrition Month®, all families are encouraged to make a commitment to ...