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Abstract:
Abstract - The study described in this paper investigates the knowledge and
preferences of 176 Greek children, aged between nine and eleven, with regard to
fats and oils. The results show that the majority of children cannot classify oils.
butter, and margarine in the correct nutritional category. The great majority were
of the opinion that it is healthier to use olive oil, rather than than seed oils, for
salads and cooked meals. However, they also answered that seed oils are healthier
than olive oil for fried meals. No statistically significant differences between the
sexes was found in the answers, except for their preferences regarding the use of
olive oil in cooked meals and salads. The results indicate that Greek children lack
the information they need to make healthy food choices. In addition, there is a
need to develop teaching strategies thatfocus on lipids and their impact on health.
