Background information regarding eating together.

  2021-06-10 – Background

A fun and practical guide by Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt to help families sit down to a family dinner. Includes recipes, tips, conversation starters and fun mealtime games to engage all family members. ISBN 978-0-446-56546-2

Several issues of this newsletter from Ellyn Satter Institute provide guidance to families on how to have positive experiences at the dinner table.

A monograph developed by The Joint Commission for use by hospitals to assess aspects of communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered care within their organization, including identifying and monitoring patient's dietary needs or restrictions in relation to cultural, religious or spiritual beliefs.

This resource outlines the benefits of eating together and provides strategies for making it easier and more enjoyable.

  2017-09-06 – Handout

A summary of guidelines for patients, families and caregivers on the diagnosis and management of food allergies from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health.

  2011-09-01 – Practice Guideline

Short, one minute video developed for parents about involving family in meal planning. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada, Alberta Health Services and with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.

  2023-02-02 – Audio/Visual

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding eating together.