Fight against childhood obesity

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Food

Eat 4 meals a day (including afternoon tea), if possible with the family.

Eat slowly, chewing well.

Do not eat in front of the television.

Drink water at the table.

Avoid fat:

1. cook without fat;
2. watch out for the crème fraîche and mayonnaise;
3. avoid dishes in sauce or store-bought ready-made meals;
4. limit the consumption of cold meats, pastries, fried foods, milk and whole dairy products…;
5. limit cheeses.

Systematically start the meal with vegetables.

Usually end the meal with a piece of fruit.

Avoid snacking.

Limit sugary drinks.

Balance meals at home over the day to offset mistakes made outside.

Shopping with a list established in advance.

Not too many temptations at home.

Fight against sedentary lifestyle

Limit television or video games to 2 or 3 hours per day.

Several times a week walk for more than ½ hour.

Rollerblading or scootering or swimming at least once a week.

Practice at least one sport regularly.

Play outside if possible.

Take a family walk on weekends.