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West Virginia University
Extension Service is challenging West Virginians to put down their phones and
eat a healthy, home-cooked meal on December 3. “Dine In,” or National Family and
Consumer Sciences Day, began in 2014 and this year will focus on the emotional
and social benefits of family mealtime.
Quotes and comments
“We don’t always recognize the importance of something as simple as sitting
down and connecting over food. It’s the human connection that is so vital to families,
and we see that missing in our society. Research shows there are health benefits,
psychological benefits and even financial benefits because it is less expensive
to prepare food at home. Mealtime can be dinner, could be a snack together, breakfast,
coffee; it doesn’t always have to be dinner. The important thing is to enjoy time
with someone else.”
–
Elaine Bowen
, WVU Extension Service health promotion specialist
Resources
Audio file (0:36):Elaine Bowen on the history of Dine In Day
Audio file (0:29): Elaine Bowen on the importance of Dine In Day
Audio file (0:43):Elaine Bowen on the benefits of family mealtime
WVU Extension Service: Family Mealtime
Link to the original story
Target audiences
Busy families
Families with heavily-involved teenagers
Family and consumer sciences professionals
Health and nutrition professionals
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hf/mft/11/29/18
CONTACT: Hannah Booth, WVU Extension Service
304.293.8701;
hannah.booth@mail.wvu.edu
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