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Why should my child eat healthy fats?

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LearnKids' nutritionWhy should my child eat healthy fats?

Why should my child eat healthy fats?

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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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