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Oils and spreads

This food group contains foods such as vegetable, sunflower and olive oils, and oil based spreads which are alternatives to butter. They contain unsaturated fats which are healthier fats, and children under 5 can be offered small amounts of these oils and spreads as part of a balanced diet. Butter, spreadable butters, ghee and coconut oil contain unhealthier saturated fats and should be swapped for healthier versions.