As the authors state in their introduction, family mealtimes may initially seem to be an unlikely topic for a publication that aims to present research information relevant to pending social policy. However, this paper convincingly argues that there is more than meets the eye in regard to the topic’s relevance to policy. First, Fiese and Schwartz clearly portray the importance of family mealtimes to child health and well-being. They explore frequency, climate and family food choices as aspects of the phenomenon. They examine a variety of social changes, including an increase in other options such as eating in.
