Salads are notorious for hidden fat because of the dressing. Salad dressing may contain up to 20 grams of fat per serving. Fat plays an important role in meeting young children's developmental and nutritional needs. 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.