Sometimes how you serve a meal can be as important as the food itself. When was the last time your family sat down to a meal where platters full of food were passed to each person rather than pre-plating or even eating different foods altogether? Family style meals offer numerous benefits for children, like improved coordination, table manners and portion control, explains registered dietitian-blogger Jill Castle on her blog Just the Right Byte. Family-style meals honor Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility with Feeding and can also promote a sense of community when adults are gathered around the table. Placing milk on the table can also help to make sure you're getting a balanced meal....
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