These are fine in moderation if your blood cholesterol is normal. If cholesterol levels are higher, limit these foods. If in doubt, ask your doctor or a dietitian. Most people with high cholesterol feel quite well. The only way to know is to ask your doctor to check your cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol can begin damaging blood vessels in childhood and adolescence.
Offer reduced fat dairy products like milk, yoghurt and cheese to children over the age of five. Although infants and children under five years old need full fat dairy foods like milk, cheese and yoghurt, it's important to limit other fatty foods like chips and biscuits. 7517 GPO Box 1614, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia This site has been made possible with the cooperation and support of NSW Health Dept and South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service.