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Glossary · Food categories
Saturated fat
Found mainly in animal products (butter, cheese, fatty meat) and in coconut/palm oils. After age 2, dietary guidelines recommend keeping saturated fat under 10% of daily calories. Under age 2, fat restriction is harmful — full-fat dairy and fatty foods are essential.
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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.