Research shows that regular family meals can help protect kids from developing eating disorders. But in a society where disordered eating is rising quickly, especially among adolescents, and weight-loss drugs are the latest trend in shrinking bodies fast, sitting down to dinner together isn’t necessarily a magic shield.

We’re delving into the relationship between family meals and eating disorder risks, from how to make dinner a diet-free zone to what parents need to know to recognize red flags and get help for kids who show signs of disordered eating.