Many pretzels are fat free, and nearly fat free potato and corn tortilla chips, baked instead of fried, are available. A single serving of a dozen regular fried tortilla chips can have from 6 to 14 grams of fat. Baked chips will have nearly twice as many chips in a 7 ounce bag, since at least half the weight of fried chips is oil. Cooking at home can allow us to control fats, but when eating out it is much more difficult. See the chapter on eating out for survival tips and tricks.
Many adults feel they can cut back on fats, but worry about their children.
Research findings and studies done in other countries where fat is not commonly eaten show that after age two, children do not need the amounts of fat we usually give them. A reduction in fat for young children is one of the best insurance policies to prevent heart disease and some forms of cancer. Children who consume more fat than needed have higher cholesterol levels and more illnesses. It isn't necessary to count calories or memorize the fat content of all the foods you eat. Cutting down on fat is easy.