Monday, August 8, 2011

How family meals can stop anorexia

By FIONA MACRAE

London - Teenagers who switch off the TV and sit down to family meals are less likely to suffer eating disorders.
A study has found eating together lowers the rates of bulimia and anorexia. Meals are also less likely to be skipped, and adolescents used to eating round the table are less likely to take up smoking to lose weight. 
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With busy schedules, it can be difficult to make family meals a priority.  With studies showing the importance of family meals in preventing disordered eating in children, what are ways to incorporate family meals as a part of a daily routine?

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