Fat Young children, especially the under two's, need the concentrated energy provided by fat in their diet. That is why it is important to give foods such as full-fat milk, yoghurt, cheese, and oily fish. Foods such as crisps, chips, biscuits, cakes and fried foods are also high in fat, and they're popular with children and adults alike. But they should be limited at all ages to keep your family healthy. Consider these sorts of foods as 'extras' once your child has eaten well from the four other main groups.
Most young children enjoy sweet foods such as biscuits, cakes, sweets, chocolates and sweet drinks.
But when teeth are in frequent contact with sugary foods and drinks, they will decay. You can reduce the amount of sugar you give by trying the following. Reduce the number of foods and drinks you give which taste sweet, whether from sugar or artificial sweeteners. Try not to give sweet foods and drinks to your child every day. Keep them for mealtimes and don't use them as a reward.