A current study showed results that regular, frequent, family meals may play a vital role in preventing disordered eating among today's youth. According to a study in Adolesc Health, "Adolescent girls who reported more frequent family meals, high priority of family meals, a positive atmosphere at meals, and more structured meals had less risk for engaging in unhealthy weight control behaviors and chronic dieting." (Gurze Books). Today's society has gradually taken the emphasis on family meals away; parents have busy work schedules and children participate in more extracurricular activities, but by creating that family meal time, at least three times a week, parents can greatly impact a positive development of self esteem for their children.