There are many advantages to eating meals at home and specifically eating meals as a family. Meals prepared and eaten at home generally include more fruits and vegetables and less fat than foods eaten away from home. Families who eat together have improved nutrition, better social skills, and a sense of belonging to a caring family. Children are less likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and use illegal drugs. For more information on family meals, visit http://ohioline.osu.edu/flm03/fs04.pdf.

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