Spending time at home, especially at breakfast and dinner, gives your adolescent kids healthier eating behaviour and even better exercise habits, says new research from the Pennsylvania State University.
"The schedule of work that parents follow affects their adolescent children's eating habits, and could even be more important than the number of hours parents spend at work," said lead researcher Molly Martin.
Meals at home helped to control portion sizes and kept a check on junk food snacking later in the day.
"Regular meals at home can help children and adolescents avoid weight problems," said Martin.
