I'm a dietitian who helps busy parents lose weight. I always swear by these 8 family-friendly meals.

Some meals are easy to prepare and customize for both adults on a weight-loss journey and children. Simon McGill/Getty Images I'm a mom of three and a dietitian who often works with busy parents who are trying to lose weight. Meals like quesadillas and Cobb salads can easily be made more nutritious or kid-friendly. Burrito bowls and dishes made with protein-rich pasta can be customized for parents and children. As a registered dietitian who helps busy parents lose weight — and as a mom of three myself — I know the struggle of trying to make just one dinner that works for everyone at the table. In many cases, kids want something fun and familiar, while parents aim for somewhat nutritious meals that support their weight-loss goals. Fortunately, you don't have to cook a bunch of separate dinners or settle for "kid food."