CAN CHILDREN DRINK WHOLE FAT MILK?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children switch from whole-fat milk (3.25 per cent) to reduced-fat (0.1 to 2 per cent) at two years old.
NHS guidelines are similar – but also say the fat in milk provides calories for young children and also contains essential vitamins.
Skimmed milk is when the cream of full-fat milk has been removed. Semi-skimmed means half of the cream has been taken out.
Full-fat dairy is higher in saturated fat, which is thought to raise cholesterol, in turn furring up the arteries and leading to heart disease.
WHAT SHOULD A BALANCED DIET LOOK LIKE?
Meals should be based on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates, ideally wholegrain, according to the NHS
• Eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. All fresh, frozen, dried and canned fruit and vegetables count
• Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates, ideally wholegrain
• 30 grams of fibre a day: This is the same as eating all of the following: 5 portions of fruit and vegetables, 2 whole-wheat cereal biscuits, 2 thick slices of wholemeal bread and large baked potato with the skin on
• Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks) choosing lower fat and lower sugar options
• Eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins (including 2 portions of fish every week, one of which should be oily)
• Choose unsaturated oils and spreads and consuming in small amounts
• Drink 6-8 cups/glasses of water a day
• Adults should have less than 6g of salt and 20g of saturated fat for women or 30g for men a day
Source: NHS Eatwell Guide
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