Make the Most of Mealtimes

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"I'm a big believer in having milk at dinnertime," he said. "Milk is naturally nutrient-rich. It's got nine essential nutrients important for the whole family, like calcium and vitamin D for strong bones and protein for lean muscle. I'm always confident I'm doing the best by my kids when I set the table with milk."

He also believes that having a simple and delicious meal is important. To help inspire mealtime, Florence has shared some delicious family dinner recipes at whymilk.com, and offers these additional tips for building strong families:

* Teach - Cooking nutritious meals together is a great way to connect as a family and teach important lessons about nutrition.

* Role Model -Setting a healthy example is key - and with milk, it's easy. Parents can lead by example at the dinner table with a tall glass of milk to show their kids how to get the nine essential nutrients they need each day.

* Connect - Dinner time is a great opportunity to get beyond quick conversations and take the time for a meaningful conversation with your loved ones. Want some ideas for how to spark dinner dialogue? Visit WhyMilk.com for conversation starters.