Presentation Three  

Fats - Good Food for Under Fives

FSA Pilot Project 2005

Welcome Back to Session 3 - Healthy eating for the under 5s

Key things to remember about this group

• Small stomach relative to energy needs
• Need energy but also need other nutrients
• Learning about food but may be reluctant to try new things
• Good eating habits in the early years will have benefits throughout their lifetime

Types of fats

• Saturated
• Polyunsaturated
• Monounsaturated
• Trans fats

What do we get from fat?

• Energy
• Fat soluble vitamins
• Essential fatty acids

Why is fat important for the under fives?

Need to provide high energy in small volume, high fat foods can also be nutritious eg

• Full fat milk
• Cheese
• Yoghurt
• Nuts

What about oily fish?

• Omega 3 oils not cod liver oil
• Links with CHD
• Concentration and behaviour - lack of conclusive evidence
• Which is better, food or supplements
• Limits on consumption due to PCBs

Can children have too much fat?

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