Fast Food a Family Dinner to Healthy Food....

Families whose meals frequently consist of fast food are more likely to have unhealthy eating habits, poor access to healthy foods at home, and a higher risk for obesity,

The home food environment of families who ate fast food for dinner more than three times a week consisted of more chips and soda pop and less fruits and vegetables than families who ate fast food less than three times a week, the study found.á A higher frequency of fast food dinners was also associated with obesity and a higher body

lead author and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School.á "But, frequently making fast food a family meal can negatively affect food choices in the house and the overall health of the family."

lead author and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School.á "But, frequently making fast food a family meal can negatively affect food choices in the house and the overall health of the family."

"There are other options for fast meals that can be prepared at home and contain healthy foods, such as vegetables," said Boutelle. "Limiting fast food intake at home is one way families can attempt to improve eating habits and the overall health of the family."



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