What is a Sufficient Amount of Fat for your child?

2 burgers and an ice cream should be enough daily intake

Good article. With the ever rising obesity rate we need to educate our children about proper nutrition and exercise. The best way to do that is by setting a good example.

Let'em eat whatever they want. BUT, make sure they are up and doing something instead of sitting in front of xbox or tv.

38 trips thru a fast food drive-in on the weekend ought to do it.

Perhaps my comment is going off the deep end (off on a tangent) but I'm convinced that the key is balance. If the kid is going to eat a whole heap of 'horrendousness' namely junk food and fast food, then they should be eating just as much veggies, fruits, nuts (good oils), etc. in addition to being active (running, playing sports, etc.) for a minimum of 30 minutes every day. If they are opposed to eating actual whole fruits and veggies (as a parent, or caretaker) one must be inventive and try different ways to make healthier food enjoyable perhaps they might even need to convince themselves as the "Do what I say and not do what I do" motto isn't going to cut it; unfortunately, some parents really say and believe this. Perhaps fresh fruit smoothies (via blender) and fresh juice (via juicer) and frozen smoothie pop-cycles might gain parents some cool points where the kid couldn't really resist the deliciousness. A child's diet is at the mercy of their parents/caretaker; they will eat...

cont'd. A child's diet is at the mercy of their parents/caretaker; they will eat or eventually eat whatever you provide, never-mind 'pouty-face' they'll get over it. Healthy eating is a lifestyle, children learn by example; are parents setting a good example and taking the time to create better/healthier eating habits not only for the child but for themselves as well? (Personal training is in my background and nutritional counseling is not, everything stated above is purely my opinion, certainly seek professional advice before materializing anything stated.) That was a bit disclaimer-ish, wasn't it? Woe. Have a great day!