Wegmans celebrates "Family Day"

Posted at: 09/24/2012 7:13 AM

How often do you sit down and have dinner with the whole family? For busy families it can often be hard to find the time to share a meal.

Wegmans wants to help you get the family together around the dinner table. On Monday, Wegmans is celebrating “Family Day.” The grocery store chain is encouraging you to share your favorite family traditions and meals.

According to Pediatrics magazine, children whose families share meals at least three times a week are 12-percent less likely to be overweight.

The University of Minnesota found that children get more vitamins and nutrients at the dinner table than compared to dinners on-the-go or snack foods.

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