Is frequency of family meals associated with fruit and vegetable intake among preschoolers? A logistic regression analysis.

Angela R CaldwellL TerhorstE R SkidmoreR M Bendixen

Published in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2018)

Fruit and vegetable intake is related to frequency of family meals in preschool-age children. Educating parents about the potential benefits of frequent shared meals may lead to a higher fruit and vegetable consumption among preschoolers. Future studies should address other factors that likely contribute to eating patterns during the preschool years.

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