Eating regular meals helps to set the pace of the day, and therefore to control weight. Several studies have shown a strong link between skipping breakfast and the risk of obesity in younger children and teenagers. After sleeping, the body has fasted for several hours: breakfast provides energy for the muscles and brain to start the day. The composition of breakfast is important in determining its quality. We recommend eating 1 cereal, 1 fruit, 1 dairy product and 1 drink. Avoid cereal products with too much sugar, and opt for (wholemeal) bread, which has a greater satiety-enhancing effect.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The MangerBouger.fr website
- The Santé Publique France website, and its nutrition and physical activity section
- The ANSES website (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail), and its section on food and human nutrition.
- The French Nutrition Society website
- The report of the PNNS, Programme Nationale de Nutrition et Santé (2018-2023), which defines all nutritional recommendations.