The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not limiting fat in the diets of children under the age of two. We all know about the common fats that different foods contain. Meat contains animal fat. Most breads and pastries contain vegetable oils, shortening or lard. Deep fried foods are cooked in heated oils.
Fats are greasy and slick.
Your doctor told you to increase the fats in your son's diet because they are an energy-dense source of calories. There are nine calories in every one gram of fat in comparison to four calories for every one gram of protein or carbohydrates. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is carried by the blood to all parts of your body. Though some of the cholesterol comes from food, the majority is made by your body. In the US, consumer advocates have asked for food labelling changed so the health-conscious can find out whether trans fat has been added and if so, how much.