Kids need more fat than adults

Those who are thinking of putting their kids on a diet to avoid them joining the ranks of thousands of other kids who are clinically obese, proceed with caution. Studies are showing that kids need more fat than adults in their diet, because they burn more fat on a daily basis. Kids under three in particular need a diet that is high in fat -- in fact, 35-40% of their daily calories should come from fat, compared to only 20-35% for adults.

The key here is to make sure your child is getting proper amounts of exercise. Fighting the obesity epidemic among kids should come from more activity, not less food for their growing bodies, don't you think?