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How to prevent obesity in children 3-6 years old

FOOD:

  1. Do not skip breakfast
  2. Make healthy food fruits, vegetable snacks, and other low-calorie snacks readily available
  3. Watch portion sizes: Smaller plates
  4. Count the colors: The more colors on their plate the healthier
  5. Limit treats and snacks: Children should have 3 well balanced meals and 1-2 small snacks
  6. Limit the juice 
  7. Avoid using food as a reward: (i.e., celebrating with ice cream, going out to eat)
  8. Don't eat directly from the package: High-calorie snacks should be repackaged at home in smaller containers
  9. Turn the TV off: Children consume more food when watching TV
  10. LIMIT SCREEN TIME
  11. EXERCISE 1

 

Dr. Georges Aramouny

Pediatric, Neonatologist

 

1 https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/obesity/Pages/obesity-prevention-aap-policy-explained.aspx



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