WASHINGTON — Studies consistently find that sitting down to a family meal
has
plenty of benefits, including a healthier diet, increased happiness and even
better
grades for kids. But does it have to be dinner?
The Wall Street Journal reports families too busy for dinner
can
get the same benefits from sitting down to breakfast.
In fact, an increasing number of people are eating breakfast at home compared
to 10
years ago, the Journal reports.
Citing research from consumer research firm The NPD Group, the Journal says
people eat
breakfast at home about 205 weekdays per year. A decade ago, that number was
196.
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