The next generation of food
Here's why fats play a significant role in children's growth and development:
- Support absorption of fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E, and K need fat to be absorbed properly, which is essential for healthy development and survival.
- Aid growth and development: Fats are crucial for brain development, hormone production, and building healthy cells.
- Impact long-term health: The type of fats children consume can influence their risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases later in life.
- Support cardiovascular health: It’s not just the amount of fat but the quality, choosing healthier fats supports heart health.
- Meeting recommended daily allowance: Many children don't meet their essential fats intake. Omega 3 and 6 are essential for their growth and development.
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WHO advises it's important to replace 'bad fats' with 'good fats' especially polyunsaturated like the plant-based fats.
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Recommended to replace high saturated fat foods with nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and plant-based products such as soft spreads and liquid margarine
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It’s important to replace ‘bad fats’, saturated and trans fats, with ‘good fats,’ especially polyunsaturated like the fats found in plants.
