Glossary · Food categories
Healthy fats
Mono- and polyunsaturated fats found in olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, fatty fish. Support brain development, fat-soluble vitamin absorption, and satiety. Children, especially under age 2, need adequate fat intake; restricting fat too aggressively in early childhood is harmful.
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Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.
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