Some Hong Kong children are becoming too fat. However, this will contribute to serious health problems later because it will follow some of those children into adulthood. To grow up healthy, strong and energetic, it is important for you to have healthy eating habits beginning now.

The best guide for you for eating healthily throughout your life is the Healthy Diet Pyramid. The Healthy Diet Pyramid helps you choose your foods healthily. By choosing your foods healthily, you will be able to eat balanced meals for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and when eating out.

 
 

Have a balanced diet, that is, eat many kinds of foods in the healthy amounts.

  • Grains and grain products (include some whole grain products!) should make up the main portion of every meal.
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
  • Eat some, but not too much, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and milk products, nuts, soy products and other pulses.
  • Eat only a small amount of fat, sugar and salt.
  • Increase your intake of dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, and less processed grains.
Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every day.
Eat three "equal energy" meals regularly each day.
Never skip a meal, be it breakfast, lunch or supper.
If you choose snacks, choose healthy snacks between meals.
Balance food intake with your energy output from physical activities to maintain a healthy body weight.