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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Do Family Meals Mean Healthier Kids? A recent study publsihed in Pediatrics suggests that kids who eat three or more meals together with their families are less likely to be overweight and also tend to have healthier eating patterns. Healthy After School Snacks for Teens Since schooldays usually end earlier than workdays, your teens probably spend some time at home alone after school. The good news is that they're old enough to go to the kitchen and feed themselves. They don't need you to make their snacks for them anymore. See More About:  teens  after school snacks  healthy snacks Are Energy Drinks Safe for Children and Teens? Energy drinks are marketed primarily to teens and young adults with the promise of increased energy, improved weight loss and even better athletic performance. They are the fastest growing segment of the beverage market in the United States with billions of dollars of sales each year. However, little is known about their specific health impact on growing kids and teens. See More About:  energy drinks  children's health  children and nutrition Save Money On Groceries Looking to cut costs on the foods you eat? If you eat at restaurants frequently, your first step is to cook your own meals at home. Eating at home is less expensive than dining out, however grocery shopping can add up quickly too, so your second step is to learn to how to save money on groceries and prepare nutritious meals on a budget. See More About:  meal planning  grocery shopping  budgeting Nutrition Ads Healthy Food Healthy Eating Healthy Diet Kids Meals Healthy Snacks Featured Articles How Many Vegetables Do You Need? Calorie Calculator Should I Cut Back on Salt? Broccoli Sprouts Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads I Need Grocery Shopping Help How Many Calories Do I Need a Day? Help Me Learn More About Healthy Foods How Much Water Should I Drink? What Are Anti-inflammatory Foods? Advertisement