The adiposity rebound occursat the age of 6 years. If from birth to one year, the toddler gradually gaining weight, the body then decreases until the age of 6 years. This decline is characterized by loss of body fat. Conversely, beyond 6 years, occurs a so-called adiposity rebound. The child naturally weight.

General practitioners and pediatricians familiar with this phenomenon and watch carefully, becausewhen it occurs early, it is a risk factor for obesity in adulthood. Thus, adiposity rebound that appears to 4 years or 2 ½ years, must alert. It is important that overweight becomes apparent to act. Care and preventive measures are most effective when they are taken early. And habits are easier to change in a young child.

Adiposity rebound before the age of 6 years is therefore aWarning signthat parents also need to know.

Some tips to prevent

• The same meal for the whole family.
  

• Eat slowly, avoid being reused and adapted portions at the age of children.
  

• Three meals a day and a snack (bread instead of cake).
  

• Do not snack between meals, or drinking sweet drinks or milk.
  

• Do not force them to clean their plate.
  

• Eating Well (balanced and varied), not to mention 'regime'.
  

• Avoid sauces, mayonnaise, ketch up, Gruyère cheese, grated ...
  

• Focus on fruits and vegetables (5 servings per day).
  

• No TV while eating.
  

• Move. Physical activity daily is essential. Limit time spent watching TV or video games.
  

• As soon as the opportunity arises, take the stairs, walk, rollerblade, the scooter, bike. Limit the use of the stroller when a child is walking.
  

• And finally, set an example. If parents are eating or sedentary, children imitate ...