Weekend Sidelight: "A date with your family can be a truly special occasion."

Family Nutrition: The Truth About Family Meals.   According to research, eating together as a family on a regular basis has some surprising effects. When sharing a meal together family bonds become stronger, children are better adjusted, family members eat more nutritional meals, they are less likely to be overweight, and they are less likely to abuse alcohol or other drugs.

How Americans Eat Today.  (CBS News, 1/12/2010)