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Family meal patterns: Associations with sociodemographic characteristics and improved dietary intake among adolescents
Family meal habits linked to social factors and healthier eating in teenagers
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Abstract
Among 4,746 adolescents, 40.1% reported having family meals 3 to 6 times in the previous week.
- Frequency of family meals is associated with sociodemographic factors such as being a boy, attending middle school, being Asian American, having a non-employed mother, and coming from a higher socioeconomic status.
- More frequent family meals correlate with increased intake of fruits, vegetables, grains, and calcium-rich foods.
- There is a negative association between family meal frequency and soft drink consumption.
- Higher frequency of family meals is linked to greater overall energy, protein, calcium, iron, folate, fiber, and vitamins A, C, E, and B-6 intake.
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