Unsaturated fats are healthier types of fat and include vegetable, rapeseed, olive and sunflower oils. It is important to remember that all types of fat are high in energy and so just use these in small amounts.
Food and drinks that are high in fat and/ or sugar or salt are not essential in the diet as they contain very little nutrition compared to foods from the main food groups. Items like cakes, biscuits, crisps, sweets and chocolate can be included as part of a healthy balanced diet but should be eaten less often and in smaller amounts. This is especially important for pregnant women to help protect their oral health, and to avoid gaining more weight than would be needed to support a healthy pregnancy.