Calls should be placed either before or after the child's normal dinner hour. (thelawcollaborative.com)
So I'll be generous with my breakfast and lunch, burn off those calories during the day, and eat a light salad or smaller - than - normal dinner for the next week or so. (health.com)
The only necessity is that eaters show up with empty stomachs after normal dinner guests have gone home. (bonappetit.com)