The Family Meals Movement is a social movement that promotes the importance of family meals in improving family connectedness, communication, and problem-solving. It began as a campaign in 2015 and has since gained support from health professionals, community groups, retailers, and manufacturers. National Family Meals Month, celebrated every September, encourages families to commit to having one more meal together at home per week, reaping the many health and social benefits of doing so.
Research has shown that regular family meals are linked to higher grades, self-esteem, and delayed sexual activity in children, as well as prosocial behavior and better mental health outcomes. Family meals also contribute to a healthier diet, with increased intake of fruits and vegetables. The Staying Strong with Family Meals Barometer, a consumer survey, has revealed that Americans are cooking more with their families and having more family meals, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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