Why should my child eat healthy fats?

Some fat is actually good for kids because it supports healthy brain and hormone development. Watch as family physician Gretchen Phillips, MD, explains how some fat can be beneficial, and how you can include it in your kids' diets in a healthy way.

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  • How can I get my child to eat a good breakfast before school?

  • How can I get my kids to eat low-fat dairy foods?

  • 5 ways to sneak more nutrition into kids' meals

  • How can I help my child maintain a healthy weight?

  • Can healthy eating help with childhood ADHD?

  • What approach should be taken with children's weight loss?

  • How can good fats improve brain function?

  • As a mom, how can I find time to exercise?

  • How can i encourage my child to make healthy choices?

  • Easy ways to pack a healthy lunch

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