Fat has twice as many calories as carbohydrate and protein - eating too much of it can easily lead to weight gain. But, some fat in the diet is essential for health.
Cutting down on fat doesn’t have to mean totally changing your diet. Most people can do it by making a few small changes to everyday meals. Compare a Dolittle’s meal with an Activater’s meal - they are basically the same foods, but the fat content is quite different.
As many of us eat too much fat, the chances are that if you make more lower fat choices you are helping your health. But remember: children under five should not follow a low fat diet. At that age they need more energy from fat for healthy growth and development.
