Overweight and the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases are some of the consequences of eating 'fast food' Establishing healthy eating practices in childhood and adolescence is crucial for future health. In Europe, 28% of children between seven and nine years old are overweight and in Spain, the percentage reaches 40.6%.
“Food should not be perceived as a punishment or a reward, but as a fundamental need for well-being,” says Rosaura Leis, coordinator of the Nutrition and Breastfeeding Committee of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics.