Although there have been inconsistent findings related to child and adolescent BMI and family meals, numerous studies over the last decade have consistently shown that family meals are associated with more healthful dietary intake, higher levels of emotional well-being, and fewer weight control behaviors in youth. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies with boys and girls from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds have found that family meals are associated with increased fruit and vegetable intake, (Gable, & Lutz, S., 2000; Gillman et al., 2008; Neumark-Sztainer et al., 2003)