Fatty Facts

A new campaign to take on saturated fat has been launched today by the Food Standards Agency. We take a look at the fatty facts.

It is estimated that people in the UK eat on average 20% more saturated fat than is recommended.

Only a fifth (20%) of people choose to eat fish or poultry instead of red meat.

Only a quarter of people (24%) cut the white bits off meat and a fifth (20%) choose meat with less white on it – all options for reducing the amount of saturated fat in our food.

Not even a third (29%) of people take the skin off chicken/poultry before cooking (or buy it without the skin), which reduces the saturated fat content.

Less than half (43%) of people regularly grill their meat, which is a healthier way of cooking, while a tenth still fry their meat for extra flavour (11%).

Almost two thirds (63%) of people think that healthier foods are more expensive than unhealthier foods, highlighting the need for practical, cost-effective tips.