Eating together with the family at the dinner table have many benefits. Besides providing good etiquette lessons, it also gives a positive impact on child health.
One study found that adolescents who takes the time to eat together at the dinner table with their families can reduce the risk of eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia. The food served will also tend to be finished. In addition, parents also will slowly reduce smoking. (more…)
NUTRITION AND HEALTH IN ENGLAND Good nutrition is vital to good health. While many people in England eat well, a large number do not, particularly among the more disadvantaged and vulnerable in society. In particular, a significant proportion of the population consumes less than the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables and fibre but more than the recommended amount of fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar. Such poor nutrition is a major cause of ill health and premature death in England. Cancer and cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, are the major causes of death in England, accounting together for almost 60% of premature deaths. About one-third of cancers can be attributed to poor diet and nutrition. (more…)
