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Family meals bring big rewards

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It’s important for families to have meals together. Both young children and teens benefit from shared meals. It doesn’t have to be a grand event — a simple meal or even just a snack together offers the same benefits.

“The benefits of eating together make family mealtime a tradition worth pursuing as often as possible,” says Susan Mills-Gray, University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist…

To learn more about the important benefits of shared mealtimes, and how busy families can make it work, see the full article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/parentingarticles/parenting92.htm

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