If you need more motivation to improve your diet, just think of your kids: Eating regular meals with them may help them grow into healthier teenagers. When University of Minnesota researchers tracked the eating habits of a group of 12-year-olds, they found that those whose parents served up healthy foods at family meals when they were young were more likely to adopt good eating habits as they grew up. Need inspiration? Check out or list of 5 classic kids’ meals with a twist to satisfy your kid's palate without sacrificing your own.

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