Over Saturated

A unique study of the eating habits of Australian preschoolers has just been published showing that while children were generally consuming adequate amounts of iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin C, and the recommended amount of calories, 95% of children over two exceeded the recommended saturated fat limit of 10% of dietary intake. About one-third of the children surveyed were overweight or obese. The poor nutritional intake was found in a study of children from both rich and poor backgrounds. Nearly all children in some age groups ate more than the recommended intake of saturated fats. (MJA 2012)