What are the benchmarks to know in terms of healthy weights for children?

Published on : 24/10/2022 – 06:00

Mainly due to an excessively rich diet associated with a lack of physical activity, overweight in children can, in some cases, be explained by family predispositions.

What are the benchmarks to be given to parents in terms of the healthy weight of children? How to calculate your child’s BMI? Besides dietary advice, monitoring of weight growth, how important is the relationship with your child?

• Dr Binetou Cheikh Seckdietitian – nutritionist at the Nutridéal Dietetic Cabinet in Dakar, Senegal.

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