| Limit intake of high-energy density foods with a high lipid or simple sugar content and sweetened or alcoholic beverages |
| Chose low-energy density foods (fruit, vegetables), drink water |
| Control portion size |
| Diversify the choice of foods by eating a little of everything to ensure a balance between the macronutrients and a sufficient micronutrient intake |
| Eat sufficiently during meals; do not eat standing, but eat sitting at a table, if possible in a convivial environment |
| Structure food intake into meals and snacks on the basis of your lifestyle (in general, 3 main meals and possibly a snack); do not skip meals in order to avoid snacking between meals due to hunger |
| Detect fast eating which the subject may not be conscious of, but of which his entourage will be aware |
| Detect and discount the food taboos, the incorrect ideas, sources of frustration and disinhibition: pretending that you never eat chocolate when you like chocolate is an illusion ... |
| Reassure the subject that he/she has the right to take pleasure in his/her food; eating with others is advisable |
From: Obesity: Assessment and the evaluation of obesity prevention and management programs
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