Family Meals: Cooking, Connection, and Culture
When & Where
March 18, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual - Microsoft Teams ( View in Google Map)
Contact
- Mirella Jabbour
- [email protected]
Event Description
Family meals offer numerous benefits that go beyond nutrition—they help develop close-knit relationships, nurture emotional well-being, and create a foundation for healthy, balanced living. Whether it's a simple dinner or a more elaborate weekend gathering, the act of sitting down together is an invaluable practice in any household. Join us for this insightful webinar as we explore the theme "Food Connects Us All," in celebration of this year's National Nutrition Month. Learn practical tips and strategies to make family mealtimes a cherished tradition in your home.
Objectives:
- Illustrate how regular family meals contribute to improved social interactions and emotional health by fostering a supportive environment and utilizing effective communication strategies
- Discuss how family meals can establish a healthier food environment, encouraging balanced eating habits and the development of nutritious eaters through evidence-based practices
- Provide practical methods for using family meals to promote mindful eating and improve communication, emphasizing the importance of regular evaluation and adaptation of these practices to meet family needs
Speakers:
Melisa Danho, MPH, RDN
Dietetic Internship Director
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Rupa Mahadevan, MD, FAAP, ABOIM
Assistant Professor, Community and General Pediatrics
Culinary Medicine Instructor
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD
Nutritionist Supervisor, Nourish Program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Moderator:
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, LD
Community Health Education Specialist
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Event Site Link
Family meals offer numerous benefits that go beyond nutrition—they help develop close-knit relationships, nurture emotional well-being, and create a foundation for healthy, balanced living. Whether it's a simple dinner or a more elaborate weekend gathering, the act of sitting down together is an invaluable practice in any household. Join us for this insightful webinar as we explore the theme "Food Connects Us All," in celebration of this year's National Nutrition Month. Learn practical tips and strategies to make family mealtimes a cherished tradition in your home.
Objectives:
- Illustrate how regular family meals contribute to improved social interactions and emotional health by fostering a supportive environment and utilizing effective communication strategies
- Discuss how family meals can establish a healthier food environment, encouraging balanced eating habits and the development of nutritious eaters through evidence-based practices
- Provide practical methods for using family meals to promote mindful eating and improve communication, emphasizing the importance of regular evaluation and adaptation of these practices to meet family needs
Speakers:
Melisa Danho, MPH, RDN
Dietetic Internship Director
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Rupa Mahadevan, MD, FAAP, ABOIM
Assistant Professor, Community and General Pediatrics
Culinary Medicine Instructor
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD
Nutritionist Supervisor, Nourish Program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Moderator:
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, LD
Community Health Education Specialist
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health