Introduction. Eating unhealthy foods can be associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (MS). The present study analyzed the familiar eating habits of children with metabolic syndrome. Material and methods. The results are obtained from the project entitled "Evolutionary aspects of the metabolic syndrome in children under treatment with gastrointestinal lipase inhibitors", number 20.80009.8007.33, within the State Program 2020-2023, carried out in the scientific laboratory of pediatric cardiology of Institute of Cardiology, Republic of Moldova. The study included 43 children with MS (IDF 2007) aged 10-18 years. The study protocol was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee. Results. Family breakfast is served regularly only by 6 (14%) children. Spreads (n=15; 34.9%) or buns (n=11; 25.6%) are eaten most often for breakfast. It is preferably consumed in the second half of the day (n=42; 97.7%), while watching TV or playing on the computer (n=24; 55.8%), moderately salty food (n=22, 51.2%) or salty (n=20; 46.5%) and unhealthy products. Sweets are consumed 3-4 times a week by 23 (53.5%) children; sausages - 27 (62.8%) children, fast food products - 30 (69.8%), carbonated drinks - 19 (44.2%). Milk and milk derivatives are only occasionally consumed (n=23; 53.5%), nuts, hazelnuts, seeds (n=23; 53.5%). Vegetables are used most frequently 1-2 times a week (n=21; 48.8%) or occasionally (n=10; 23.3%). Cereals are also consumed most frequently 1-2 times a week (n=23; 53.5%) or occasionally (n=11; 25.6%). Fish (n=34; 79.1%), eggs (n=29; 67.4%), lean meat (n=37; 86%) are more frequently consumed 1-2 times a week. Conclusion. Establishing healthy eating habits early is an effective way to maintain weight and prevent metabolic syndrome.