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Does finishing your plate make you obese? Or make you fat?

Categories FAQ
Nutrition
Skipping a meal / Finishing your plate
Obesity
Eating habits

Some studies show that people who systematically finish their meals are generally at greater risk of obesity. However, restrictive parental practices regarding quantities consumed are just as likely. The key to balanced dietary intake is an integral part of the nutritional recommendations: respect your feelings of hunger and satiety to guide the quantities you help yourself to and consume. If you think you may have problems with your weight or eating habits, don't hesitate to consult your doctor.


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.

Eating a balanced diet

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