Snapshot 13-11: Family meals

Families today are complex and it can be hard for some families to always eat together, but the benefits make the effort worthwhile.

Taking the time to share a family meal has surprising health and wellbeing benefits for young people in New Zealand. It is a simple but effective way that parents can support adolescents through the transition to adulthood. Sharing family meals is a great way for families to connect, and connected families are healthy.