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General Nutrition – The Family Meal Project

WebHere are some nutrition tips for you and your family: Eat a balanced diet! Include foods from the five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. Filling your plate with all …

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Mindful Eating – The Family Meal Project

WebBenefits of Mindful Eating. Mindful eating has been linked to a variety of health benefits including: Increased immune function. Decreased anxiety. Decreased chronic pain. …

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Health Benefits of Cultural Foods – The Family Meal Project

WebFoods from all over the world provide nutrients that contribute to health benefits that can aid in reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Learning about different foods and their benefits …

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General Nutrition: The 5 Food Groups – The Family Meal Project

WebMyPlate is a great resource to use to learn about general nutrition. It illustrates the five food groups that make up a healthy diet in the recommended proportions. Breakfast should …

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The 5 Food Groups – The Family Meal Project

WebGrains contain folate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, iron, magnesium, selenium, and fiber. Benefits of Grains: May reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type

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Food & Mood – The Family Meal Project

WebMissed meals are common in children and adolescents, especially breakfast which 30% reported missing more than 5x per week. Reasons that children and …

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Probiotics and Immune Health – The Family Meal Project

WebThe human gut is an extremely complex system. Within the human gut there are 100 trillion microorganisms that provide our body with benefits that they are not able …

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Benefits of Frequent Family Meals – The Family Meal Project

WebTake home message: Eating meals as a family not only provides nutritional benefits for parents and children, but also can improve parents’ mental health and well …

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Parenting Practices Related to Adolescents’ Food Choices

WebAdolescent obesity is a continuing problem in the U.S., with a 22.2% prevalence among 12–15-year-olds. Obesity in youth, characterized by having a BMI …

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Influence of Diet and Physical Activity Patterns on Health-Related

WebDietary intake and physical activity are modifiable risk factors for obesity and chronic diseases. Along with reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases, …

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Family Physical Activity – The Family Meal Project

WebImportance & Benefits of Physical Activity. Physical activity is essential to maintain overall health. By keeping yourself and your family physically active you can improve your brain …

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Meat Intake and Health-Related Outcomes – The Family Meal Project

WebMeat Intake and Health-Related Outcomes Since 1961, global meat production and consumption have exponentially increased. Meat and meat products form …

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Enhance your Meals with Herbs and Spices – The Family Meal Project

WebHerbs and spices have numerous health benefits and can also be used to enhance the flavor profile of various dishes. Many snacks and meals commonly …

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Food Sensory Issues: Tips & Strategies – The Family Meal Project

WebFood sensory issues, also known as sensory food aversion, occur when individuals have a sensory overreaction to certain food types (certain tastes, textures, temperatures, and …

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Introducing Solid Foods to Babies – The Family Meal Project

WebIron and zinc are both important to help your baby grow. Formula contains enough iron and zinc to meet the baby’s needs for the first year of life, however breast-fed babies need to …

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Food Security Resources – The Family Meal Project

WebFood insecurity is defined by the US Department of Agriculture as lack of consistent access to enough food for an active and health life. When people are food insecure they do not …

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Meet the Team – The Family Meal Project

WebThe Family Meal Project was conceptualized by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Florida International University. From its inception, the team has worked with parents of …

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How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label – The Family Meal Project

WebHow to Read a Nutrition Facts Label. 1. Look at the serving size: Look at the serving size and the number of servings per package. Compare your typical portion size to the one …

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Lean Red Meat Consumption & Cholesterol – The Family Meal …

WebRed meat consumption has often been associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, as it contains …

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